Fiji-descended man dies in Queensland crash

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A 23-year-old man of Fiji ancestry, Nirav Nand, has died in a road accident in Queensland, Australia, after the vehicle he was travelling in crashed into a power pole on Wednesday night.

Mr Nand was a passenger in a black Subaru WRX that struck a power pole at Buccan, near Beenleigh, about 8.25pm on October 28.

According to Queensland Police, emergency services were called to The Aspect following reports of the single-vehicle crash.

Mr Nand sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from New Beith, suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital in a stable condition.

Queensland Police confirmed that its Forensic Crash Unit had launched an investigation into the fatal accident.

Police said investigations were continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.