A 20-year-old man from Korolevu Village in Navosa remains in critical condition at Lautoka Aspen Hospital after falling from a moving vehicle on Tuesday night. Police say he was travelling in the tray of a carrier with two others when the driver suddenly changed speed, throwing all three from the vehicle.
An 18-year-old farmer from Korolevu, who was also in the tray, alerted the driver, who then transported the victims to Bukuya Health Centre. Two of the victims sustained minor injuries and were treated at Nadi Hospital before being discharged. The 20-year-old was later transferred to Lautoka Hospital, where he remains admitted in critical condition. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Context and safety note:
– Riding in the trays of open vehicles is extremely dangerous. Authorities and safety officials remind the public that passengers should travel in proper seating with seat belts where available to reduce the risk of serious injury.
Related context:
– Across the region, several road incidents on the Kings Road in Naviyago, Lautoka have been reported, with a pattern of injuries and fatalities in recent weeks. The road crash toll noted in ongoing reports has stood at around 41 deaths so far this period, a decrease from 63 fatalities at the same point last year, according to police updates.
Summary:
– A 20-year-old Korolevu man is in critical condition after falling from a moving vehicle in Navosa. An 18-year-old companion was able to alert the driver and get the injured to medical care. The incident is under police investigation, with two other passengers sustaining minor injuries. Police investigations are ongoing.
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