A man has died after being involved in a crash this afternoon in eastern Tongatapu (Tt), reports said.  

As Kaniva News reported, some residents in the Hahake district were without power after the vehicle crash.  

District Officer Siosifa Jr Lamipeti said the power was out after the incident at Makaunga.  

He later updated the news at about 6pm this evening and claimed a man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, has died after he was injured in the crash.  

He alleged alcohol and speeding may have been factors in the incident.  

The details of the alleged deceased are still unknown.  

Tonga Power has advised the residents that the power supply to their areas will be temporarily shut down today, Saturday, 18 January 2025, from approximately 6pm to 7.30pm.

“This outage is necessary to allow our linesmen to safely replace a broken power pole in Makaunga, which was caused by an accident”, it said.

It also said the power would be restored as soon as the repairs were completed without further notice.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience”.

The fatality comes after a mother and her child reportedly sustained injuries in a car crash that occurred at the district’s village of Niutao early this month.  

Reports said the victims had been rushed to the hospital.       

Mr Lamipeti reported that crash on Facebook and alleged that high speed was likely the cause of the crash.    

He said that incident marked the first road accident reported in the district since the beginning of the new year.    

Officer Lamipeti emphasized the significance of this occurrence, highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding road safety and the need for increased vigilance among drivers in the community.