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08/11/2012
Tour De France Winner Injured In Collision
Britain's Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has been hospitalised after an accident outside a petrol station.
Wiggins, 32, damaged his ribs after being knocked off his bike by a white vehicle at 6pm in Wrightington.
The four-time Olympic champion injuries 'are not thought to be serious' according to Team Sky and he's expected to make a full and speedy recovery."
(GK/IT)
Wiggins, 32, damaged his ribs after being knocked off his bike by a white vehicle at 6pm in Wrightington.
The four-time Olympic champion injuries 'are not thought to be serious' according to Team Sky and he's expected to make a full and speedy recovery."
(GK/IT)
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