Accident victims in stable condition

Three people who were taken to the CWM Hospital after sustaining injuries in a road accident at Kiuva in Tailevu are in stable condition.

They were among 17 people who were initially rushed to Nausori Health Centre yesterday afternoon after the bus they were travelling in veered off the road.

Others have been treated and sent home.

All are from Naivakacau village in Tailevu and were returning from a picnic trip at Nasilai beach when the incident occurred.

It is alleged the driver lost control of the bus. He remains in police custody.