Tonga Police are investigating the accidental deaths of two boys aged 10 and 11 years from Lapaha and a 59-year-old man from ‘Utulau, who died on Saturday, 10 June, in separate incidents.

Police stated that the 10-year-old deceased from Lapaha was out with a friend for an early morning bike ride at Lapaha. The victim lost control of the bike and crashed into a toa tree on the side of the road, receiving head injuries. He was rushed to the Vaiola Hospital but pronounced dead upon arrival.

The 11-year-old deceased, also from Lapaha, was helping his grandmother at home with their laundry on Saturday morning. He was asked to lift a bucket full of water but he slipped and hit his head on the edge of the cement floor. The machine fell on him. He was rushed to the hospital and was pronounced dead upon arrival.

A 59-year-old male from ‘Utulau was found dead in a car on the roadside from Tokomololo to ‘Utulau. Police stated that there was no sign of anything suspicious found in the car or on the deceased.

Causes of death

The cause of death has yet to be concluded from the post-mortems.

“Police investigation into these unfortunate incidents continues. Tonga Police offers its heartfelt condolences to the families during this difficult time,” they stated.