Another person has died following what is believed to have been a case of inhaling harmful chemicals onboard a vessel anchored at the Draunibota Bay in Lami yesterday.
Police said the victim who died early this morning is a 37-year-old male and was one of the maintenance crew who was rushed to the CWM Hospital yesterday.
Police confirmed eight men including officers from the National Fire Authority and Ambulance Service were taken to hospital after the incident.
Meanwhile, three maintenance crew men are still admitted.
Police said all the paint and chemicals found onboard have been taken to the Fiji Police Forensic Laboratory for testing.
Investigations continue.
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