A class one student of Luvu, Lautoka has died after he accidently slipped and fell into a river from a bridge yesterday afternoon.

According to police the seven year old was on his way back home after school when the incident took place.

Police believe the student slipped because the soil near the temporary bridge was washed away due to heavy rain a few weeks ago.

A passerby saw the body and reported the matter. Police are still investigating the matter.