A 75-year-old woman of Teidamu, Lautoka has died in a tragic road accident.
The incident occurred along the Kings Highway near Teidamu when the rear left tyre of a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old man came off and hit the woman who was sitting by the roadside selling mangoes.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the victim was conveyed to the Lautoka Hospital after the incident occurred at midday yesterday and died later in the afternoon.
The driver also sustained injuries and is yet to be questioned by Police.
Investigations continue and the post mortem will be conducted soon.
