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Woman passes away after minibus overturns

Woman passes away after minibus overturns

Another life has been lost on our roads following a fatal accident in the Western Division yesterday.

Assistant Commissioner of Police and Chief Operations Officer Rusiate Tudravu said a woman died following a car accident that occurred at around 1.30pm at the Viseisei Road in Lautoka.

Tudravu said the minibus which was heading to Lautoka overturned three times and came to a stop after hitting the railing of a bridge.

The women was rushed to the Lautoka Hospital but unfortunately died yesterday afternoon.

Three other passengers were treated for injuries and later sent home.

Police confirm the driver is yet to be questioned.

ACP Tudravu is also appealing for information that could help identify the victim believed to be aged between 30 to 40 years.

He said the woman had boarded the minibus from Namaka Nadi.

Anyone with information is requested to call the Divisional Traffic Officer West on 9905 633.

Meanwhile, 45 lives have been lost on our roads already this year.

 

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