Alleged Fatal Accident

A woman in her 60s and her son died while two others are admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital following a motor vehicle accident along Princess Road, Tacirua yesterday afternoon.

The first fatal victim the 39year old driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road and hit a house before the car tumbled down a cliff.

The second fatal victim a 62year old woman died at the scene while the other two passengers were rushed to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital where they remain admitted.

The fourth passenger an 18year old woman was medically examined at the Samabula Health Center and sent home.

The national road death toll currently stands at 22 compared to 38 for the same period last year.

Investigations continue.