A woman has died and several others have been injured following a serious vehicle crash in Kanokupolu, Tongatapu, as Queen Sālote College’s (QSC) centennial celebrations draw to a close.
Kaniva News understands the crash occurred last night, though no official details have yet been released by Tonga Police at the time of publication.
The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision remain unclear.
Photos circulating on Facebook show what appears to be a severely crushed vehicle, suggesting a high‑impact collision.
Other images shared by members of the public show at least one injured person lying in a hospital bed, while another photo shows a man with a bloodied face and arm, indicating multiple casualties.
Tributes and messages of condolence have begun flowing on social media, with community members expressing shock as the tragedy unfolds during what has otherwise been a week of celebration for the QSC community.
QSC centennial celebration
It remains unclear at this stage whether the victims were travelling as part of activities linked to QSC’s centennial celebrations.
The anniversary’s main celebration took place on Thursday, marked by a prayer service and an evening pō lotu featuring performances from various alumni choirs.
This was followed on Friday by a grand gathering at Malaʻe Pangai Lahi in Nukuʻalofa, which included a wreath‑laying ceremony.
Alumni then marched on Saturday, with the centennial programme scheduled to conclude on Sunday with prayer services and communal feasts.
