Two people are dead and a third was in hospital after a car and a van collided at Veitongo this morning Thursday 29.

The Ministry of Health Director Siale ‘Akau’ola has confirmed this to Kaniva News.

Health authority suspected alcohol was a factor in the fatal collision.

In a text message, ‘Akau’ola said: “Just confirmed from Vaiola Hospital that accident involved a possible drunk driving. Driver died together with one passenger. One passenger at hospital and another passenger OK”.

…more to come.