A 32-year-old Carpenter of Vatuwaqa died in a road accident in Ovalau on Saturday.

Police say that the man was travelling in a vehicle along Northern Road in Nasuku with four other passengers when they got into an accident.

It is alleged the 24-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road and tumble.

The man was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.

He was rushed to the Levuka Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The other passengers were treated.

Investigations into the incident continues.