A 26-year-old man from Nukunuku has been discharged from Vaiola Hospital after being admitted following a high-speed road crash at Fatai, Tonga Police said.

Police confirmed today that the crash occurred on 23 August 2026 when a vehicle reportedly overturned while travelling above the legal speed limit.

Police released no further details, including how the man was involved in the crash.

As Kaniva News reported earlier, footage circulating on social media showed a vehicle overturned following the crash. Details about the occupants and their conditions were unavailable at the time.

Police have now confirmed that the 26-year-old was admitted to Vaiola Hospital and has since been discharged.

Police did not disclose the nature of his injuries, whether anyone else was travelling in the vehicle or whether charges or infringement notices had been issued.

Police said the incident should serve as “a lesson, a warning and a reminder that we only have one life”.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” the statement said.

“Drive carefully and drive responsibly.”