Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards suffered a mild concussion after falling out of a palm tree in Fiji, reports media in Australia and New Zealand.

Stones’ spokesperson Fran Curtis confirmed in a statement Saturday that Richards, 62, was hospitalized in New Zealand earlier this week after he was injured during a vacation in Fiji.

“Following treatment locally and as a precautionary measure, he flew to a hospital accompanied by his wife, Patti, for observation,” said Curtis. She did not explain how he was injured or give details on Richards’ current condition.

Local media, however, report that the rock star fell out of a palm tree at an exclusive Fiji resort. According to news Web site Fijilive.com, the accident occured at the Wakaya Club resort. Reports claim that Richards remains hospitalized in Auckland.

The Rolling Stones are scheduled to continue their “A Bigger Bang” world tour on May 27 with a show in Barcelona.






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