2 in hospital after driver falls asleep at the wheel

Police Accident

2 in hospital after driver falls asleep at the wheel

By Alipate Narawa

24/12/2023

Photo: Fiji Police Force

Two people are admitted at the Nadi Hospital after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and hit a post.

The incident occurred around 8.30 this morning along the Queens Road at Nalovo, Nadi.

Police say the driver is believed to have fallen asleep while at the wheel.

Police investigations continue.

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