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Alleged speeding causes fatal accident in Nadi

May 23, 2022 6:35 am

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A man in his 30s from Tau Village, Nadroga is believed to be the country’s latest road fatality victim.

The incident happened after nine last night.

It is alleged the victim was driving a vehicle at high speed along the Queens Road.

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He allegedly lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road near Korovuto in Nadi.

He was rushed to the Nadi Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police also confirms two other men also from Tau Village were injured during the accident.

They have been treated and sent home.

An investigation continues.

The road death toll currently stands at 11 compared to nine for the same period last year.