Over the weekend, several serious accidents occurred, attributed to driver fatigue and pedestrian errors.
On Saturday night in Waidalice, Korovou, a vehicle driven by a man carrying four others veered off the Wailau Bridge due to driver fatigue. The incident happened before 9 pm, with the driver allegedly falling asleep and causing the accident. Three victims were transferred to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital and remained admitted, while the driver and the fourth passenger were treated and discharged.
Another serious accident occurred on Ratu Mara Road, involving a 27-year-old man who was admitted to CWM Hospital after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man. It is alleged the victim suddenly crossed the road, causing the accident.
On Sunday, a 26-year-old man’s vehicle veered onto the opposite lane near Nasole, colliding with a vehicle driven by a 53-year-old woman. The victim was taken to the Valelevu Health Centre and later transferred to CWM Hospital.
In the Southern Division, a vehicle driven by a 47-year-old man allegedly veered onto the opposite lane near Tamavua Village and collided with a bus. The impact involved a third vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man. The 47-year-old suspect is currently admitted at CWM Hospital.
This morning, Nausori Police attended to a serious accident near Dilkusha Road. The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to Nausori Health Centre for medical treatment.
Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to stay alert and take their road safety responsibilities seriously, as complacency leads to accidents.