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Accident lands a man in hospital

February 9, 2016 10:07 pm

A 27-year-old man is admitted at Colonial War Memorial Hospital after the vehicle he was travelling in, veered off road and landed in the river on Monday afternoon.

It is alleged the man was travelling in a company vehicle driven by a 55-year-old man heading towards Lautoka when the incident happened.

The accident is alleged to have occurred at Naqia, Kings Road with the vehicle veering off road and landing into the Wainibuka River.

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Villagers nearby rushed to the aid of the accident victims, rushing them to Nayavu Health Centre before the victim was transferred to CWM Hospital later the same day.

Investigations continue with the driver expected to be questioned soon.