Eighteen individuals received medical care at Lautoka Aspen Hospital following a bus collision with a four-wheel drive vehicle in Lautoka yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:45 PM on King’s Road in Vitogo.
According to police spokesperson Constable Wame Bautolu, the four-wheel drive vehicle exited Vitogo Road and struck the Goundar Shipping bus, which was en route from Lautoka to Ba. The force of the collision caused the bus to overturn and fall on its side, resulting in further damage to the four-wheel drive.
Emergency responders successfully freed the driver of the four-wheel drive, who was trapped inside the vehicle. Meanwhile, the bus driver, a resident of Saweni, sustained serious injuries but is currently in stable condition.
Family member Aarish Rahman, alongside his father Hafiz Rahman, expressed concern outside the hospital for their uncle Abdul Khalik Rahman, a passenger on the bus. Rahman noted that his uncle suffered four broken ribs and is scheduled for a CT scan before being admitted for further treatment.
At the time of the report, a significant police presence was noted in the vicinity of the emergency area as investigations into the incident are underway.
This incident, while unfortunate, serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the vigilance required by both drivers and pedestrians. As investigations proceed, it is hopeful that lessons will be learned to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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