NTD investigates fatal accident at Kukum heights; driver arrested

The Police National Traffic Department (NTD) is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred at Kukum heights in the early hours of 21 October 2023.

NTD Director Superintendent William Foufaka said the bus was on its way to pick up Heritage Park Hotel staff at the Kukum heights with a few staff already on-board. 

According to witnesses who were present at the scene, the bus rolled over whilst it was parked on the edge of an elevated location.

“The accident took the life of a young female who was an Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) student doing her practical at the HP Hotel. The female tried to jump out from the rolling bus which unfortunately caused her death,” Director Foufaka said.

The bus driver was arrested and will be charged accordingly as soon as the investigation is completed.

“Drivers please be reminded that you are responsible for the life of your passengers whenever they enter the vehicle you are driving. Make sure to always park your vehicles where you know it is safe,” Foufaka concluded.

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