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Fatal accident in Taveuni, driver on the run

Kirisitiana Uluwai Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

April 17, 2023 8:43 am

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The Fiji Police Force is looking for the driver of a motor vehicle accident in Taveuni over the weekend.

Police Spokesperson Wame Bautolu says the accident killed a 34-year-old female hotel worker on Sunday morning.

A 27-year-old man is currently admitted at the Taveuni Hospital.

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Bautolu confirmed that the driver fled the scene and is yet to be arrested.

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