Accident near Naboro.

An accident along Queen’s Highway near Wainisalato, Naboro has claimed the life of a man believed to be in his 50s.

Police confirms the victim allegedly lost control of his vehicle which veered on to the opposite lane and hit a six-tonne truck.

The victim was rushed to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital where he unfortunately passed away.

The road death toll currently stands at 22 compared to six for the same period last year.