Two Dead, Two Injured in Sigatoka Road Accident

FIJI NEWS

By: Lusia Pio

12/13/20241 min read

A man and a woman lost their lives, and two others were hospitalized following a road accident early this morning along Queens Road in Kulukulu, Sigatoka.

The vehicle, traveling towards Sigatoka town, failed to negotiate a bend and collided with an electric post. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver was heavily intoxicated.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana described the incident as tragic, noting it is the second fatal accident in the area within 24 hours.

“We urge all drivers to act responsibly and prioritize the safety of others,” SSP Divuana said, adding that authorities will intensify road safety efforts.

Investigations are ongoing.