A woman in her 60s dies in road accident

A woman in her 60s is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality victim. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a man in his 30s.

It is alleged the suspect failed to negotiate a bend along the Buca Bay Road near Vatudamu resulting in the accident on the morning of the 10th of June 2025.

The victim was one of ten passengers travelling in the four wheel drive vehicle. The victim was conveyed to the Savusavu Hospital where her death was confirmed by medical officials.

Two passengers remain admitted at the Labasa Hospital.

Investigations continue and the suspect will be brought in for questioning soon.

The national road death toll currently stands at 26 compared to 24 for the same period last year.