An 80-year-old man lost his life in a tragic accident in Wainadoi, Navua, following a collision between two vehicles. The unfortunate incident transpired when both drivers attempted to overtake each other simultaneously, leading their vehicles to veer off the road and end up in a ditch.
The elderly man, from Suva, was quickly taken to Navua Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Thankfully, the other driver involved is in stable condition.
This incident adds to the national road death toll, which now stands at 48, a notable decrease compared to 78 fatalities during the same period last year. This decline in road deaths might suggest improvements in road safety awareness and measures, offering a glimmer of hope for safer journeys in the future.
Summary: A fatal crash in Wainadoi claimed the life of an 80-year-old man, highlighting concerns over road safety despite a decrease in the national road death toll this year compared to last.
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