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A Tamil refugee injured in a car crash on Nauru last week has been flown to Australia for medical treatment, advocates say.
The 36-year-old man was hit by a car from behind and suffered injuries to his left arm, back, shoulder, leg and hip.
After spending a week in hospital on Nauru, he was flown to Sydney on Saturday morning, where he is now being treated in intensive care.
The incident is now being investigated by Nauru police, who declined to comment.
Australia s Tamil community have expressed grave concern for the man s wellbeing.
Thanush Selverasa, who spent many years in immigration centres on Manus island and now lives in Sydney, said the incident was very upsetting.