Road blockade

Police injured while breaking up blockade in Samoa

Angry villagers blocked part of the main public road following a rugby-related brawl on Saturday.

RNZI reports the road block caused chaos and hundreds of workers and students arrived late for their jobs and school.

Police said the blockade came following a brawl after a rugby match between Luatuanuu and Falefa villages on Saturday.

A village matai said youths from Luatuanuu blocked the road in order to beat up youths in Falefa village.