A 72-year-old bus driver from Naria, Rakiraki died this morning following an accident at Nokonoko, Rakiraki along the Kings Road.
Police say a total of 33 passengers were injured and were taken to Rakiraki Hospital for treatment.
They say the incident occurred around 4am when he was transporting 40 church members to a rally in Suva.
They say the bus collided with another bus, and as a result of the impact, both buses veered off the road.
The bus driver later passed away at Rakiraki Hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
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