Police are trying to contact the next of kin of the 3 people died in a horrific road accident in Waiyavi, Lautoka at about 4am this morning.
Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra has confirmed that another 3 are admitted at the Lautoka hospital while one has been treated and sent home.
Seven people were travelling in a 3 tonne truck from Nadi to Lautoka when the driver lost control in Waiyavi and the truck went off the road before colliding with a tree.
The 25 year old driver and 2 other passengers, both 21 years old died instantly while three others sustained serious injuries and were taken to the Lautoka hospital.
Police suspect the driver and the passengers were drunk after discovering broken beer bottles inside the van.
The post mortem is expected to be conducted tomorrow.
The road death toll now stands at 37 compared to 28 for the same period last year.
Story by: Shalvin Deo
