A fatal accident occurred in Lautoka on Thursday, where a man lost his life after being struck by a reversing truck. The incident took place in the Tore settlement around midday when the victim was reportedly fitting an excavator bucket. The truck, driven by a 44-year-old man, reversed into the victim, resulting in a serious injury. Emergency medical staff transported him to Lautoka Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities have indicated that a post-mortem examination will be conducted, and the truck driver is expected to be interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
This tragic incident is part of a growing concern regarding road safety in Fiji, particularly in Lautoka, where road fatalities have been recorded this year. Notably, there have been nine reported road deaths so far, which marks a decrease from 17 during the same period last year. This reduction in fatalities suggests that safety measures and community awareness efforts may be having a positive impact, even as incidents continue to happen.
While this event serves as a somber reminder of the dangers faced by workers on roads, particularly in industrial settings, the overall decline in road fatalities offers hope that ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing road safety are beginning to yield results. The community is urged to maintain vigilance and promote adherence to safety protocols to secure safer road conditions for all users.
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