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Moldova president injured in car crash
CHISINAU, Sept 9, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The President of Moldova, Igor Dodon was
hospitalised with slight injuries after his car turned over Sunday, the
Eastern European country’s security services said.
The accident occured on a wet road some 50 km (30 miles) to the south of
capital Chisinau, according to a statement from the security services to AFP.
The driver of another car was also injured. Dodon was scratched and
bruised, the statement said.
Pro-Moscow Dodon won the presidency in 2016 after beating a pro-European
rival in what was dubbed an East-West tug of war.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1856 hrs