PROGRESS REPORT: Kasavu Accident

A man in his 70s and his 61 year old wife passed away at the scene of the accident near Kasavu early this morning.

The two victims from Vitawa, Rakiraki were travelling in a car driven by their 28-year old daughter when a branch of a raintree fell on their car.

The two died at the scene of the accident.

Another victim, the driver’s uncle who is in his 60s sustained injuries and is admitted at the Nausori Health Centre.

The 28-year old driver managed to get out of the car, while National Fire Authority officials and Police had to retrieve the victims from the wreckage.

Investigations continue.