An 18 year old youth is admitted at the CWM Hospital in a serious condition after being involved in an accident yesterday in Naselai road, at Wainibokasi.

Divisional Media Liason officer Southern, Inspector Lavenia Lovo-dua, said the victim was driving a private car when he lost control and collided with a 3 tonne carrier driven by a 34 year businessman.

The victim lost his right hand in the accident whilst the carrier driver received minor injuries and was sent home.