‘I’m just grateful to be alive’ – Nina street accident survivor speaks out
“I am still trying to come to terms with the accident because everything happened way too fast,” she said.
Monday 17 July 2023 | 04:30
Mereseini Koroi, 49, recovering at her residence in Raralevu, Tailevu.
Beranadeta Nagatalevu
Mereseini Koroi, 49, considers herself fortunate and blessed to have survived last week’s Nina Street, Suva, road accident. .
Ms Koroi is the second victim of a motor vehicle accident which claimed a life and left her badly injured.
Along with her husband, they were returning from paying their water bill when they decided to head over to Nora’s Store for shopping.
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“I am still trying to come to terms with the accident because everything happened way too fast,” she said.
“We had made a stop at my cousin’s stall to buy socks, earbuds and tekiteki (ear flower). In a split second I felt a heavy, shocking bump from the left side of my body.”
The shock from the hit almost sent Ms Koroi to a standstill, but was saved by her quick intuition to move out of harm’s way.
“The bump sent shockwaves through my spine, I started to get shortness of breath,” she said.
“I didn’t even notice the woman next to me, I stood up quickly and ran for safety.”
