A 29-year-old man, who was found injured by the side of the road at Nualei on Sunday morning, has died, Tonga Police reported this evening.

On Sunday morning, 20 November 2022 at around 5:20 am, the Police received a report from Vaiola Hospital that a male patient was in a critical condition with severe injuries.

Nualei residents and passers-by had found the victim lying on Taufa’ahau Road, at Nualei, and had rushed him to hospita.

Tonga Police said they have launched an investigation to the man's death and asked the public to contact Police on telephone 740- 1630 or 740-1632 or 922 to report on any information they may have.