Four dead in Vatukoula road tragedy

Four people have died following a tragic motor vehicle accident early this morning in Vatukoula.

Police confirmed in a statement that their vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a nearby river.

The victims were returning from a family function in Ba when the driver, a man in his 40s, reportedly lost control of the car.

The 43-year-old driver, his wife, their nine-year-old daughter, and his sister-in-law were rushed to Tavua Hospital, where medical officials later confirmed their deaths.

A fifth passenger in the vehicle survived the crash and escaped serious injury.

Police have confirmed that investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

More details in tomorrow's Fiji Sun newspaper.