Mother Hopeful Of Son’s Full Recovery After Accident
A Year Eight student of Bethel Primary School, Isireli Lalakai, is currently admitted at the Intensive Care Unit at the Labasa Hospital after he was allegedly hit by a car along the Basoga Road. This was after the first day at school on Tuesday.
Mother, Finau Matavesi said they were shocked to receive the call of the incident and quickly rushed to the hospital as their oldest son was conveyed to the Labasa Hospital by their neighbour who is a school teacher.
“We’re saddened that such an incident has happened at the start of a school term,” she said.
“We’re hoping for a full recovery for our oldest child, so he can continue his education.”
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirmed the victim allegedly crossed in front of a parked bus when the incident occurred. The driver is yet to be questioned.
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