One person has died, and another person is reported to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Kāmeli this morning.
A third victim reportedly received minor injuries.
Locals who attended the crash helped transport the victims to the hospital.
Neiafu town officer Vāvā Lapota said the crash happened at about 6am this morning at the Halatu’i and ‘Api ko Niuee’s intersection.
The deceased victim’s vehicle appeared to have crossed the centre line before it hit an oncoming vehicle, Lapota told Kaniva News.
It ended up leaning on its roof in a nearly vertical position against a power pole.
Lapota alleged alcohol and speed were factors in the fatal crash.
The third victim was a church steward who returned from a morning church service.
It is understood the cause of the crash was being investigated.
