Croatian government spokesman Marko Milic told local media that Banozic was seriously injured in a car accident near the city of Vinkovci at 06.15 local time, while the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident died.
"According to the doctor's initial assessment, the seriously injured minister is not in life-threatening condition. He was provided medical care at the Vinkovci District Hospital and will now be transferred to the Osijek Clinical Medical Center."