Fatal Accidents

Three deaths were recorded on our roads following two separate motor vehicle accidents in Ba early this morning.

The first report was received shortly after 1am which occurred along the Kings Road, near Wailailai in Ba.

A 33-year old man was driving a vehicle with four others when he allegedly lost control, causing it to veer off the road.

A 22-year old man and a woman in her 40s both from Vadravadra, Ba sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Ba Mission Hospital where they were unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

The other two passengers have been transferred to the Lautoka Hospital while the driver remains admitted at the Ba Mission Hospital.

In the second fatal accident also recorded in Ba, a one year old girl died at the scene of an accident along Moto Road in Ba.

The incident occurred after 1.30am this morning.

The victim was travelling in a car with six others returning from a family function in Nalotawa Village.

The driver in his 20s allegedly fell asleep causing their vehicle to veer off the road.

The victim died at the scene allegedly as a result of injuries sustained.

The passengers which include four children and the driver are admitted at the Ba Mission Hospital as investigations continue.