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The number of road incidents is concerning – ACP Driu

The number of road incidents is concerning – ACP Driu

By Mosese Raqio
10/05/2023
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Police are concerned with the number of accidents occurring on our roads.

Two separate incidents on Monday claimed the lives of three people, with nine people admitted in Hospital.

On Monday at around 2pm along Valley Road at Nacocolevu, Sigatoka, two vehicles collided head-on which resulted in three people losing their lives, and four have been admitted in hospital.

One of the passengers was treated and discharged.

In a separate incident in Labasa, along Bulileka Road at Vatunibale, a vehicle went off road and collided with a street light.

Due to the impact, seven passengers were injured where five are being admitted in the hospital, and two were treated and discharged.

Police Chief Operations Officer Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu says the two incidents are a concern.

He says while we sympathize with the families of the victims, the police are calling on all drivers to drive with more care and with that responsibility that the passengers’ lives are in the drivers’ hands.

ACP Driu is also calling on all drivers to be extra vigilant at this time because of the school holiday, and many children will be around enjoying their break.

While the Fiji Police will continue to conduct its operations on our roads, ACP Driu says drivers should practice safety at all times.

Investigations on both incidents are continuing.

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