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Toddler dies in Sigatoka road accident

Riya Mala Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

January 29, 2026 2:16 pm

[ Source: Fiji Police Force/ Facebook ]

A three-year-old boy from Kulukulu, Sigatoka, is the country’s latest road fatality victim following a tragic accident in Sigatoka Town this morning.

The toddler was reportedly crossing the road with his grandmother when he was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old woman.

Although he was rushed to Sigatoka Hospital, he was tragically pronounced dead on arrival.

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The driver remains in police custody as investigations continue.

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