Two men have died after a horrific car crash in Neiafu, Savaii, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo has confirmed two men from Samata, one in his 30s and the other in his 40s, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
It is suspected there were three men in the vehicle, said the Police Commissioner.
Preliminary findings of police investigations, is that the men had been nightclubbing at a bar in Asau.
“Police are searching for a third man, suspected to have been the driver while the two deceased are believed to have been passengers.”
The two men who have lost their lives are not related, however, one of the deceased men is the registered owner of the vehicle, according to police.
Both men are believed to have died at the scene of the crash.
A video poated on social media of the crash site shows the vehicle flipped over on its roof, lying just meters away from a family home in Neiafu Uta.
The vehicle is positioned at least 100m from the main road.
Auapaau says the bodies of both men are being held at Tuasivi hospital while investigations continue.
The Police Commissioner expresses sincere condolences for the families of the deceased.
Auapaau once again warns against drinking while under the influence of alcohol.
“We continue to plead with members of the public, to please, do not drink and drive. You put yourselves and others in danger. Please think about your families waiting for you at home.”
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