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Police still questioning mother of deceased

May 7, 2018 12:37 am

Police are still questioning the 35-year-old mother who allegedly drove her car off the road into the Rewa River last night killing her 4-year-old daughter.

Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says they are investigating this case as an alleged double suicide attempt, however, they will have to wait for the post-mortem result.

Naisoro says the victim and her 35-year-old mother had left their home in Vuci South and on their way it is alleged her mother called her husband stating she was going to take both their lives.

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Bystanders conveyed both the mother and daughter to the Nausori Hospital after their vehicle went off the road.

The 4-year-old was pronounced dead while her mother was discharged and taken into custody at the Nausori Police Station.