A 43-year-old casual worker died following an accident at his workplace in Lautoka yesterday.

Police say the alleged incident occurred at a yard in Veitari in Lautoka at around 7 last night.

The victim from Tomuka in Lautoka was standing beside a forklift when a pallet of goods fell on him leaving him unconscious.

The victim was conveyed to the Lautoka Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

A Police investigation continues.