Deadly accident

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Ranjila Fred (left) and her daughter Samentha Fred console 63-year-old Son Kuar who lost her husband Subba Naidu in a road accident yesterday. Inset: Subba Naidu. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA/SUPPLIED

A FAMILY is mourning the loss of a loved one in a road accident at Davuilevu Housing in Nakasi yesterday. Subba Naidu, 69, was allegedly hit by a bus while crossing the road.

Ranjila Fred, the niece of the deceased, said the family was still trying to come to terms with their loss. “He was a market vendor and used to sell vegetables in Nabua and Samabula.

“Every morning my uncle used to leave home around 5.30am. He was the breadwinner,” Ms Fred said.

“My aunty, Son Kuar, 63, and my uncle lived by themselves and they had no children.

“We were at home when two girls from the neighbourhood came running and told us that my uncle was involved in an accident.

“One of the witnesses said my uncle got off the bus and crossed in front of it. We were told he died on the spot. When we reached the scene, the police had already arrived and covered his body.

“We were so shocked. My aunt could not stop crying and we slowly informed other family members about the incident.” She said her uncle would be remembered for his jovial behaviour.

“He was one of the kindest persons we had known.

“He had a very good relationship with neighbours and rest of the family,” she said.

She said the family was making funeral arrangements and were awaiting post-mortem examination results before they would go ahead with the funeral.

Meanwhile, police are continuing with the investigations.

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