Man dies from suspected electrocution, body found beside highway

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A suspected electrocution incident resulted in the death of a truck driver along Queens Highway in Culanuku, Navua yesterday.

His motionless body was found beside the truck around 9:45am by police from the highway patrol.

It is believed the truck he was driving came in contact with powerlines.

A doctor declared the man deceased at the scene.

Police spokesperson Wame Boutolu confirmed the incident.

Police investigations remain ongoing.