Samoan bus driver charged with manslaughter

The driver of the bus which crashed in Samoa has been charged with manslaughter after two male passengers died from their injuries.

A second 66-year-old man died on Thursday.

TV1Samoa news reports the unlicensed driver has also been charged with reckless driving causing injuries.

Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tia'i-Keti confirmed the deaths.

The bus was found not to have a current warrant of fitness.

Police are continuing to investigate.