A 33-year-old man residing in Khalsa Road, Tacirua was lucky to have escaped unharmed after the vehicle he was driving caught fire.

The suspect was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, and drove over a concrete island and as a result, the vehicle caught fire.

The alleged accident occurred at Laqere after 2am.

Video: Fiji Police Force

Officers from the National Fire Authority managed to control the fire.

The driver is currently in custody at the Nasinu Police Station.