2012-11-07 - Rider Down (Bradley Wiggins), Wrightington (Lancashire)

http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/wiggins-in-hospital-after-crash-1-5102981

Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins is in hospital after a crash on a Lancashire road.

The 32-year-old, who also scooped gold in the time trial at this summer’s Olympic Games in London, was involved in a collision with a van in Wrightington, close to his home in Eccleston, near Chorley.

It is believed he may have broken several ribs and suffered hand and wrist injuries although police have refused to give any details as to whether any wounds could threaten his world-beating cycling career.