A reliable source has confirmed that the cabin crew member injured when a float on a TMA seaplane broke and sank while the aircraft was taxiing is now in a stable condition.

According to information obtained by One, the cabin crew member was injured after being trapped between the seaplane and the dock. The crew member was taken to Tree Top Hospital and was initially treated on a ventilator.

A person close to the injured cabin crew member told One last night that their condition is now stable. However, as no official statement has been received from the hospital or TMA, full details of the injuries are not yet available.

In a statement issued yesterday regarding the incident, MACL confirmed that an incident occurred while a seaplane operated by TMA was taxiing in the water aerodrome area of Velana International Airport (VIA).

MACL said its Airport Emergency Service (AES) has been active in the area since the incident and is providing all necessary assistance. MACL said all necessary safety measures have been taken following the incident.

MACL further said services at the water aerodrome are continuing as normal without interruption, and that further details will be shared.

It is understood that passengers were on board at the time of the incident. However, none of them were injured.