THE Region Two community has been left in shock following the tragic death of 18-year-old Nayomi Singh of Huist Dieren.

The young woman lost her life on Sunday evening. The accident occurred around 17:30hrs and it involved the car she was driving and a motorcycle.

According to reports, Singh was on her way to have dinner with friends when she reportedly swerved from a motorcycle and crashed into a lantern post. The impact left her severely injured.

Following the accident, scores of residents rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Her mother, overcome with grief, wept uncontrollably as she mourned the loss of her daughter, to whom she was deeply attached. Friends also gathered in tears as the news spread throughout the community.

Her body has since been taken to the Suddie Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.