18 in hospital following Lautoka accident

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Passengers climb out of the bus as people assist those trapped inside the twin-cab – SUPPLIED

The accident near Vitogo, Lautoka between a bus and a twin-cab has resulted in the hospitalisation of 18 people, the Fiji Police Force has said.

Police said at around 2.45pm, along King’s Road, a 4 x 4 vehicle, pulled out Vitogo Road and collided with the said bus which was traveling from Lautoka towards Ba.

Due to the impact, the bus overturned sideways on the driver side.

The driver of the 4 x 4 vehicle is amongst the people injured.

Investigation into the incident continues.