A 21 year old man is still admitted at the Vunidawa hospital in Naitasiri for observation after the bus he was travelling plunged into a river near Sawanikula village last night.

Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra confirmed that three passengers were inside the bus when the incident happened however only one received minor injuries and remains admitted.

SSP Mishra said the bus was badly damaged when they pulled it out of the river.

Meanwhile, as hundreds of people will be traveling along the highways after the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge in Sigatoka, police are urging drivers to take care on the roads.

Police patrols are out in numbers and the booze bus will also be utilized to ensure people are not driving under the influence of alcohol.

Story by: Tokasa Rainima