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Body found in Lautoka

Filipe Naikaso Senior Multimedia Journalist West [email protected]

September 27, 2021 4:00 am

A body has been found under a bridge in Natabua, Lautoka [Photo: Supplied]

A body has been found under a bridge in Natabua, Lautoka yesterday afternoon.

Police have cordoned off the area.

The bridge is located a few metres from the Natabua junction along the Queens highway.

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According to Police, the man’s body is yet to be identified.

Investigations continue.

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