Prioritize Safety: ACP DRIU

The Fiji Police Force will investigate the incident where a 17 year old died as a result of injuries after he was trapped under a bus at Naila, Nausori yesterday.

The incident which took place yesterday afternoon when the student jumped out of the moving bus and got trapped under one of its tire.

Fiji Police Fore Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Livai Driu said while the incident is regrettable, he is calling on Bus Drivers to ensure the Safety of their passengers.

He adds Bus Drivers has the authority to remove excessive passengers if the bus has exceeded its capacity or if they are behaving in a disorderly manner.

“Safety of the passengers inside the Bus depends on its drivers and I’m calling on all Bus Drivers to consider the safety of their passengers first before leaving for your designated route,” said ACP Driu.

He adds Police on their daily operations usually check buses for safety issues.

The Head of Police Operations said safety also depends on each passengers especially school students.

“We are also calling on school students to respect the bus drivers and practice safety while travelling on the bus. Bus Drivers has that huge responsibility while driving and things will only get worse for them if students or other passengers act in a manner which compromises everyone else’s safety.”

ACP Driu said Police Officers are currently taking statements of students and other passengers concern.

The driver of the said bus is in Police Custody as investigation continues.