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Man dies in Lautoka accident

Jale Daucakacaka Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

November 6, 2023 3:15 pm

A man has died in Lautoka earlier today after being hit by a train.

Police confirm that the victim was trying to cross a locomotive bridge when he was hit.

The locomotive was heading from Lautoka towards Drasa.

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The victim is believed to have died on the spot.

Police say an investigation is underway.

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