A 48-year-old businessman is counting his lucky stars after surviving a tragic incident in Nausori this morning.
He was travelling in his Pajero on Princess road around 4am today when it is alleged he lost control of the vehicle near Dilkusha Childrens Home.
The vehicle went off the road and plunged into the Rewa river.
The businessman acted quickly and managed to jump out of his Pajero in time.
The businessman was heading towards Nausori.
Police say the driver escaped injuries.
Police are now trying to retrieve the vehicle.