Police, firefighters try to retrieve bodies at scene of accident

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Firefighters attend to the scene of an accident in Tacirua today. Picture: ARIETA VAKASUKAWAQA

Police officers and a team of more than 10 firefighters are trying to retrieve two bodies from a hybrid car that veered off a hill in Tacirua settlement this afternoon.

It is understood that three passengers have been taken to hospital in the last hour, while police officers are trying to retrieve the other two passengers still trapped inside.

Two fire trucks and police officers are at the scene.

More details to follow as and when it comes to hand.

 

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