Labasa Family Escapes Near-Death Situation
Aten Prasad is today acknowledging his blessing today after his family was spared from a near-death situation yesterday.
Mr Prasad was travelling to Labasa Town from Naleba with children aged four and 10 years and his pregnant wife when a sugarcane field near Cawaira was ablaze.
The afternoon fire and thick smoke caused poor visibility for drivers.
“I have never experienced such a near-death situation like this, we could have died if we didn’t act immediately,” Mr Prasad said.
Police
Divisional Police Commander (DPC) North Senior Superintendent Kemueli Baledrokadroka said: “Due to poor visibility, the vehicle veered off road and was caught in the fire, where it was destroyed.”
People at the scene where the taxi veered of the road just before Cawaira Junction on September 14, 2023.Photo: Jone Salusalu
Story by: jone.salusalu@fijisun.com.fj
