Three Dead Following Fatal Road Accident at Votualailai

Three people have died following a serious road accident at Votualailai in the Western Division on Sunday night.

The accident occurred at around 7.30pm on September 20 and involved a black vehicle and a white van.

Initial information indicates the black vehicle veered onto the opposite side of the road before colliding head-on with the van.

A total of 13 people were reportedly involved in the accident.

Three people died following the crash, while four others were transferred to Lautoka Hospital for further treatment. Another person was taken to Sigatoka Hospital.

Information gathered indicates that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the accident.

Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash are continuing.