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Indian minister hurt in car crash Indian minister hurt in car crash
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India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee has suffered injuries in a car crash, police say. India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee has suffered head injuries in a car crash, but is expected to return to work within the next few days.
Mr Mukherjee's convoy was on its way back to Calcutta from Murshidabad, West Bengal, when it was hit by a lorry. His condition has not yet been confirmed. Mr Mukherjee's convoy was on its way back to Calcutta from Murshidabad, West Bengal, when it was hit by a lorry.
Mr Mukherjee is one of the most senior Congress party politicians in India.Mr Mukherjee is one of the most senior Congress party politicians in India.
He has been a minister since the early 1970s, holding many portfolios in the federal cabinet - including both finance and commerce.He has been a minister since the early 1970s, holding many portfolios in the federal cabinet - including both finance and commerce.
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The accident took place near the village of Nakashipara.The accident took place near the village of Nakashipara.
Mr Mukherjee, 71, was first taken to a village hospital and then to a district hospital.Mr Mukherjee, 71, was first taken to a village hospital and then to a district hospital.
Doctors says he may have to be moved to Calcutta if his condition worsens. He was flown to Delhi on Sunday after receiving treatment for a head injury.
In statement, he said he would be back at work soon: "I am well but doctors have advised me 48 hours rest. I hope to be back to work after that period," the Press Trust of India reported.
A close colleague of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress party head Sonia Gandhi, Mr Mukherjee became defence minister in 2004.A close colleague of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress party head Sonia Gandhi, Mr Mukherjee became defence minister in 2004.
He was then appointed external affairs minister in October last year.He was then appointed external affairs minister in October last year.
Murshidabad is Mr Mukherjee's parliamentary constituency.Murshidabad is Mr Mukherjee's parliamentary constituency.