UK;s Prime minister, Boris Johnson’s convoy was involved in an accident outside the parliament on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. a minor collision outside Parliament when a protester ran towards the cars.
BBC reports that the minor collision happened when a protester ran towards the cars n Johnson’s convoy on Downing street. This forced the lead car in the convoy to brake suddenly causing the escorting vehicle to collide with the saloon car carrying Mr Johnson.
The demonstrator had been protesting about Turkey’s action against Kurdish rebels. A man was later arrested at the scene for offences under the Public Order Act and for obstructing the highway.
A large dent was seen in the prime minister’s Jaguar as the convoy drove off towards Downing Street.
The Prime Minister was in the car at the time of the accident. There has been no report of any injuries.
Asked later about the incident, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Johnson was “wholly unscathed”.
