8 being examined in hospital after major road accident

Eight people who were involved in an accident at Shalimar Street, Raiwasa, are still being treated at the CWM hospital.

CWM Medical Superintendent Dr Jemesa Tudravu confirmed eight people including five adults and three children were rushed to the hospital.

The children are aged 12 years, five years and three years.

However, there is no confirmation on their condition.

The accident occurred at the entrance of Shalimar Street involving a J.S. Hill truck and three taxis after 1pm.

Firefighters removed a woman and two men including the driver by dismantling a taxi.

Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said police are expected to question the truck driver soon.

Naisoro said they are still trying to establish the cause of the accident and will be able to reveal more details once the driver of the truck has been questioned.

Story by: Praneeta Prakash & Sofaia Koroitanoa