UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was involved in a car accident outside Westminster on Wednesday afternoon when a protester ran in front of his convoy, though there have been no reports of injuries.
Eyewitness footage shows the PM’s own security detail rear-ended Johnson’s vehicle after an apparent Kurdish protester ran in front of the cavalcade. The moment was captured on camera by an anti-Brexit demonstrator who was at the scene.
Bois Johnson in car crash at Parliament. Just now. Security drives into back of his car as Kurdish protester runs into road. pic.twitter.com/k1kCplzyZ5
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The incident took place as Johnson was leaving Westminster and his convoy turned onto Parliament Square.
Johnson’s driver slammed on the brakes after the wayward protester ran in front of the convoy but the escort driver behind didn’t react fast enough and hit the PM’s vehicle, denting the bumper but seemingly without enough force to injure anyone inside.
The apparent protester, who had been demonstrating about Turkish action against Kurdish rebels in Iraq, was immediately detained by multiple police officers and taken to the Palace of Westminster for questioning.
A spokesperson for Number 10 confirmed that the Prime Minister was unharmed adding, “I think the video speaks for itself as to what happened. No reports of anybody being injured.”
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Source: RT