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Road death toll hits 50 with 38-year-old latest fatality

September 8, 2018 10:00 pm

A 38 year old man from Saweni, Lautoka is dead after the vehicle he was traveling in was involved in an accident.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon at Lokalevu in Navosa.

The victim was travelling in the vehicle with four others when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road.

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The victim was thrown out of the vehicle and died instantly at the scene whilst other passengers were uninjured.

The driver is being questioned as the investigation continues.

The road death toll stands at 50 compared to 46 for the same period last year.