Car with 4 occupants currently submerged in river near Baulevu, Nausori

Car with 4 occupants currently submerged in river near Baulevu, Nausori

By Vijay Narayan
Wednesday 24/04/2019
Police at the scene near the river in Naduruloulou near Baulevu, Nausori 24/4/19 [Photo: Fiji Police Force]

A vehicle with four occupants is currently submerged in the river in Naduruloulou near Baulevu, Nausori.


[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that the driver of the vehicle whilst proceeding towards Nausori tried to overtake another vehicle when he lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road, and went into the river.


Police at the scene where the vehicle veered off the road into the river near Bualevu,Nausori [Photo: Fiji Police Force]

The driver and three passengers are believed to be still inside the submerged vehicle.


[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

Police Traffic standby personnel are currently at the scene. Naisoro says the Police Special Response Team has also been called in with the divers. They will assess the situation and decide on their next move.

Stay with us for developments.

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