Boris Johnson�s Car Hit In Fender-Bender; No Injuries

Damage to Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson's car after a man ran in front of it as it left the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday June 17, 2020. The prime minister�s office confirmed Johnson was in the car and that there were no reports of any injuries. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in a minor car crash on Wednesday after a protester ran in front of the vehicle as it left Parliament. No one was hurt.

Footage posted on social media showed a man step running toward the silver Jaguar as it drove out of the gates of Parliament accompanied by a police motorcycle outrider and a Range Rover support vehicle.

Johnson�s car braked suddenly and was hit from behind by the Range Rover, sustaining a large dent. It paused for a moment before the motorcade moved on.

The prime minister�s office confirmed Johnson was in the car and said there were no reports of any injuries.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said at a news conference that Johnson was �wholly unscathed.�

The protester, who was knocked to the ground in the incident, was detained by police. The Metropolitan Police said he was arrested on suspicion of public order offenses and for �obstructing the highway.�

Several groups were protesting outside Parliament in small numbers on Wednesday, including anti-Brexit and pro-Kurdish groups. Johnson was returning to his office at 10 Downing St. from his weekly question-and-answer session with lawmakers when the crash happened.

(AP)

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