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Two people still in critical condition after fatal road accident in Nabou, Nadroga

Two people still in critical condition after fatal road accident in Nabou, Nadroga

By Semi Turaga
06/08/2018

Two people are still admitted at the Lautoka Hospital in a critical condition this morning following the horrific accident at Nabou in Nadroga last Saturday.

Three people have been discharged.

There is now confirmation that 13 people were in the private mini bus, two people were in the Grace Farms truck and a couple were also in the private vehicle.

Police say there were six fatalities.

One of the victims is 16-year-old Ratu Navula College student Marika Rua as well as his cousins, Sainaila Ruitoka and Atilai Ruitoka.

The minibus driver, Tomasi Bulitavu passed away in the accident.

The two other fatalities were the truck driver and one of his passengers.

It is alleged the truck driver lost control of the vehicle.

Investigations continue.

For more info and stories on the accident click on these links:

Ruitoka family mourn death of loved ones in horrific road accident in Sigatoka.

Ratu Navula College players stop at scene of accident to pay their respects.

6 dead and 25 seriously injured in Sigatoka accident.

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