Carol Kirkwood hit by car

Carol Kirkwood was hit by a car.

The 57-year-old weather presenter returned to \'BBC Breakfast\' on Tuesday (19.05.20) morning and explained that she had taken time off from the show after being hit by a vehicle while on her bike.

Carol told viewers: "I was out on my bike and got knocked off it by a car that drove into me, it was pure accident of course and I got injured.

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"This is a great opportunity to say thank you to the three cyclists that helped me immediately after the incident.

"And also the Thames Valley police, that was Chris and also Faye. And the ambulance that tended to me and took me to hospital, that was Miranda and Stewart.

"At Wexham Park Hospital, this man is a genius, his name Peter Foskett-Tharby. I can\'t thank you enough and I\'m so grateful to you all.

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"I\'m getting there. I\'ve still got a nasty injury on my knee, but I\'m here."

Carol also took to Twitter to reveal details of her injury and to thank those who had helped her.

She wrote: "Morning! Hope you and yours are all keeping well and safe.

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"Been off following an accident. Got knocked off my bike by a car and got injured. Biggest thanks ever to the Police (Chris and Faye), the Ambulance Crew (Miranda and Stewart) who tended to me and took me to Hospital. And especially Peter Foskett-Tharby at Wexham Park Hospital."

She later added: "I am overwhelmed and humbled by all your lovely tweets. Will read them properly when I get home later. THANK YOU! It is so good to be back. Hope you are all keeping well (sic)."