Case of Interest

Investigation is underway surrounding the death of a 2 year and 8 months old child yesterday.

The child was with her mother at a settlement in Valelevu around midday when the incident occurred.

Her mother was washing clothes in a 44 gallon drum cut in half which was filled with water.

The mother had left her child alone as she went to the washroom and upon her return, she discovered the child floating in the half cut 44 gallon drum facing downwards.

She was rushed to Valelevu Health Centre where the Doctor confirmed death on arrival.

Investigation in to the incident continues.