Student, 15, dies in Nadi road crash

Three victims remain admitted in stable condition, while the others, including the driver, were treated and discharged.

Thursday 22 January 2026 | 19:00

Road accident - police

All passengers were taken to Nadi Hospital, where the 15-year-old male student was pronounced dead.

A 15-year-old student has become the latest road fatality.

The Fiji Police Force said the deceased was among seven other students travelling from Nausori Highlands to Nadi yesterday afternoon when the driver lost control of the vehicle while descending a hill.

Police said the vehicle tumbled along the road, ejecting all occupants, before plunging about 100 metres down a cliff.

All passengers were taken to Nadi Hospital, where the 15-year-old male student was pronounced dead.

Three victims remain admitted in stable condition, while the others, including the driver, were treated and discharged.

Investigations into the accident are underway.



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