Two men have died following a head-on collision along the Queens Highway last night.
Police say both victims were 26 years old, with one being a police officer who was on his day off and travelling home to Nabukavesi.
The second victim was a salesman who resided in Navua.
Based on initial information gathered, Police say it is alleged that the salesman overtook several vehicles along a double line before the collision occurred.
Police say this is subject to ongoing police investigations.
With the assistance of National Fire Authority officers, both drivers were extricated from their vehicles and rushed to Navua Hospital, where their deaths were confirmed by medical officials.
The national road death toll currently stands at 41, compared with 58 for the same period last year.
Investigations into the fatal collision continue.
