Distressing footage of an apparent serious traffic accident in Tonga shows several people carrying what appears to be a motionless person towards a pickup truck.
Part of the livestreamed footage shows a badly damaged white car lying on its side. The vehicle appears extensively dented and crushed following the crash.
The circumstances surrounding the accident, including its location, when it occurred and the condition of those involved, have yet to be officially confirmed.
Kaniva News has approached the relevant authorities for further information.
The incident has prompted concern on social media, with many questioning why serious crashes appear to occur so frequently in Tonga, despite its small population and closely connected communities.
There appears to have been a pattern of crashes reported almost every month this year.
Earlier this month, two separate incidents reportedly prompted Tonga Power Limited to announce outages affecting parts of Tongatapu after vehicles damaged electricity infrastructure.
Some Facebook commenters have linked the crashes to alcohol and drug use. However, authorities have not confirmed that either was involved in these incidents.
