A man is admitted at the Nadi hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident at Naboutini between Nadi and Sigatoka early this morning.

Police confirm the vehicle the victim was driving collided with a truck loaded with pine.

Police say preparations are being made to transfer the man to Lautoka hospital due to seriousness of his injuries.

Police officers are at the scene carrying out investigations.

The increase in accident cases during the festive season has led to a last minute blood drive in the Western Division.

Speaking to Village news, manager for Western Blood Services Jainesh Narayan said that from the trend they have noticed over the past few years concerns have been raised by the foundation.