ROAD ACCIDENTS

A number of serious accidents were recorded over the weekend attributed to driver fatigue and pedestrians at fault.

On Saturday night in Waidalice in Korovou, a vehicle driven by a man conveying four others veered off the Wailau Bridge near Waidalice, as a result of driver fatigue.

The incident occurred before 9pm and it is alleged that the suspect fell asleep, resulting in the accident.

Three of the victims were transferred to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital where they remained admitted, while the driver and the fourth passenger were treated and discharged. Investigations continue.

In another serious accident case along Ratu Mara Road, a 27-year-old man is admitted at the CWM Hospital after he was bumped by a vehicle driven by a 41-year old man.

It is alleged that the victim suddenly crossed the road resulting in the accident. In another accident also recorded on the 7th of July, a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old man near Nasole, veered onto the opposite lane and collided with a vehicle driven by a 53-year-old woman.

The victim was conveyed to the Valelevu Health Centre and later transferred to the CWM Hospital. Another accident recorded in the Southern Division, a vehicle driven by a 47-year-old man is alleged to have veered onto the opposite lane near Tamavua Village, and collided with a bus.

Due to the impact, a third vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man was also involved. The 47-year-old suspect is currently admitted at the CWM Hospital. This morning, Nausori Police attended to a serious accident case near Dilkusha Road.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was conveyed to the Nausori Health Center for medical treatment.

Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to be alert and never take their roles and responsibilities with regards to road safety lightly, as complacency will lead to accidents. 

#saluspopuli ????Early morning accident scene near Dilkusha Road in Nausori