Serious Road Accidents
Two children are admitted in Hospital following separate motor vehicle accidents.
Both incidents occurred on Sunday morning.
The first incident occurred along Khalsa Road involving a 10-year old girl who was allegedly hit by a taxi driven by a 30year old man.
The victim is alleged to have suddenly crossed the road when the incident occurred. The suspect has been questioned as investigations continue.
In a separate accident which occurred at the Delakado junction in Tailevu, a 11-year old child was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 36-year old farmer.
The suspect allegedly lost control of the vehicle he was driving causing it to veer on to the opposite lane whereby his vehilce hit the victim who was walking on the side of the road.
The suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol and did not possess a valid driver’s licence.
Investigations continue.
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