A Nadi taxidriver escaped death yesterday when his vehicle burst into flames after colliding with an oncoming private car.
Police confirmed the 61-year-old was heading towards Lautoka when he allegedly failed to give way to a car turning into the Nadi International Airport. Police spokesperson Wame Bautolu said no one was injured in the accident.
“The accident at around 10.30am. A 61-year-old driver heading towards Lautoka failed to give way to the second vehicle that was making a turn into the Nadi International Airport,” said Mr Bautolu.
“The two vehicles collided and the vehicle that was heading towards Lautoka caught fire.” He said investigations into the accident were continuing.
