Man dies in horrific Lautoka accident while another admitted in critical condition
Both were stuck in wrecked vehicle for about 4 hours

Man dies in horrific Lautoka accident while another admitted in critical condition

Both were stuck in wrecked vehicle for about 4 hours

By Rashika Kumar
Thursday 06/07/2023
Photo:File

A 21-year-old man has died following an accident in Lautoka early this morning.

Police say the man was driving along Drasa Flat after midnight when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle, causing it to veer onto the opposite lane, crashing into a side railing and causing the truck to tumble.

The man and his passenger, a 23-year-old man, were trapped in the vehicle.

Police, National Fire Authority officers, medical officials with the assistance of a crane were able to retrieve both men from the wreckage after 4am today.

The 21-year-old driver was unfortunately pronounced dead, while the 23-year-old is admitted at the Lautoka Hospital in critical condition.

Investigations continue.

The national road death toll currently stands at 48 compared to 15 for the same period last year.

Police say they continue to urge drivers and pedestrians to be safe and alert while on the roads.

They say road accidents and fatalities continue to rise because drivers and pedestrians are not taking ownership of their behaviour and continue to disregard road safety messages issued by authorities.

They add there needs to be a change of behaviour and mindset towards road safety, in that it’s not just the responsibility of the Police or other stakeholders to keep people safe, but more so on each individual.

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