Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suffered a serious head injury after a fall, prompting the cancelation of his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit. Lula is expected to recover, with medical advice to avoid long flights.

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the head injury he suffered from a fall at home over the weekend was "serious" and that doctors expect to have a clear view on its severity in three or four days,

President Lula da Silva of Brazil was hospitalised after sustaining a bruise to the head in an accident at home on Saturday, thereby canceling his planned trip to participate in the upcoming BRICS Summit. The president’s office made the announcement. The bloc is holding its 16th summit from Oct. 22 to 24 in Kazan, Russia.