The Fiji Police Force has reported that 18 individuals are receiving medical care at Lautoka Hospital following a serious accident involving a bus and a 4×4 vehicle this afternoon. The incident took place around 2:45 PM on King’s Road in Vitogo. The 4×4, which was attempting to exit Vitogo Road, collided with the bus that was en route from Lautoka to Ba.
The crash resulted in the bus overturning onto its driver’s side, and among those injured is the driver of the 4×4. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident, with efforts focused on ensuring safety and preventing future incidents.
Although this is a concerning situation, it is heartening that emergency services responded quickly and that measures are being taken to understand the cause of the collision. The community can remain hopeful that through such investigations, safety protocols can be improved to protect all road users.
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