Man falls off garbage truck releases from hospital

Hakeai Havea of Vaotuʻu did not suffer life threatening injuries after he fell off a garbage truck on November 18.

A Vaiola hospital spokesperson said Havea had minor injuries after he fell from a vehicle but he did not give the details of the fall and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Havea was hospitalised on Friday afternoon and was released the following  morning, the spokesperson said.

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Hakeai Havea

Kaniva understands Havea fell from a garbage truck which belonged to the Tonga Waste Authority.

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