7 Jul 2010

Samoa Minister of Broadcasting and Communications injured in car accident

6:40 pm on 7 July 2010

Samoa's Minister of Broadcasting and Communications suffered minor injuries in a car accident over the weekend.

The police say Safuneitu'uga Pa'aga Neri's government vehicle was hit by a vehicle belonging to the Electric Power Corporation.

Safuneitu'uga was admitted to the main hospital for medical treatment and later discharged.

The driver of the EPC truck is in police custody facing charges of negligent driving causing injuries and driving while under the influence.