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MP involved in cyclist collision | MP involved in cyclist collision |
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A Conservative MP's car was involved in an accident with a cyclist outside Parliament earlier, the party confirms. | A Conservative MP's car was involved in an accident with a cyclist outside Parliament earlier, the party confirms. |
Chelmsford West MP Simon Burns was leaving the House of Commons in his Range Rover on Thursday evening when the accident happened. | Chelmsford West MP Simon Burns was leaving the House of Commons in his Range Rover on Thursday evening when the accident happened. |
The cyclist, a man in his 20s, has been flown by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital. | The cyclist, a man in his 20s, has been flown by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital. |
Mr Burns was breathalysed at the scene - the test was negative and police have confirmed they have made no arrests. | Mr Burns was breathalysed at the scene - the test was negative and police have confirmed they have made no arrests. |
The cyclist's condition is not known. | |
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "A collision occurred as a 4x4 exited the main gates. | |
"The vehicle stopped at the scene, the male driver was uninjured." | |
Mr Burns would not comment on the accident. |
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