two died in road accident

Two people are now dead and five others in hospital following an accident at Nadaro, Tailevu, along the Kings Road last night.

At around 07.50pm, a 27-year-old farmer of Nadi was driving towards Korovou with a 24-year-old female and 17-year-old male passenger. 

He lost control of his vehicle and went into the other lane and collided head on with the oncoming vehicle driven by a 48-year-old male who had three female passengers. 

The 27-year-old driver died at the scene while the 48-year-old driver was pronounced dead on arrival at Nausori Health Center. 

The two passengers from the first vehicle are admitted at Nausori Health Center in stable condition while the three female passengers from the second vehicle are admitted at CWM Hospital with serious injuries.

Investigation into the accident is underway.