Two lives were claimed on our roads last night following a head on collision along the Queens high way, which claimed the lives of the both drivers.

One of the victims is a 26 year old police officer who was on his day off and traveling to his home in Nabukavesi.

The second victim also a 26 year old is a salesman residing in Navua.

Police say based on initial information gathered, it is alleged that the second victim overtook several vehicles along a double line resulting in the accident.

This is however subject to ongoing investigation.

With the assistance of the National Fire Authority officers, both drivers were recovered from their vehicles and rushed to the Navua Hospital, where unfortunately their deaths were confirmed by medical officials.

The national road death toll currently stands at 41 compared to 58 for the same period last year.