A six‑year‑old student died after she was involved in an accident at Kalokalo Crescent yesterday.
Police say the student allegedly ran across the road from the rear side of the bus and was hit by a vehicle driven by a 31‑year old salesman.
The girl was rushed to the CWM Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver is currently in custody as investigations continue.
In another incident, a 10-year-old boy was hit by a private car driven by a 26-year-old man of Saru, Lautoka when he allegedly ran across the road along Namoli Avenue last night.
The driver fled after the accident but was found later and remains in police custody.
The boy is currently admitted at the Lautoka Hospital.
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