A dead body was discovered in Labasa Town this morning.

Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Rawalai told Village News that the body, that of a male Fijian, was discovered along the tramline in Labasa Town earlier this morning.

Rawalai also said some body parts were missing and police believe he was crushed under a locomotive.

They are still trying to establish the identity of the body as police investigations are underway.