A tragic road accident has resulted in the death of a Year 9 student in Davota, Tavua this morning. The young victim was traveling by bus from Waikubukubu to Tavua town around 7 am. After the bus reached a designated stop, the student exited to allow other passengers to disembark. Unfortunately, as the bus began to move, he allegedly attempted to board it again, slipped, and suffered fatal injuries.
Emergency services transported his body to the Tavua Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the accident.
This incident tragically echoes recent events in Tavua, highlighting concerns about road safety in the area. A 21-year-old man died in a separate incident just days earlier, after losing control of his vehicle while attempting to overtake another car, underscoring the critical need for comprehensive road safety measures. As road death tolls have seen both tragic and hopeful fluctuations—standing at 31 this year compared to 57 last year—community awareness and adherence to safety regulations are more important than ever to prevent further accidents.
Such accidents remind us all of the urgent need for vigilance on the roads. Educating drivers and pedestrians about safety can spark positive change and hopefully contribute to safer travel for everyone in the community moving forward.
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