BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood opens up on being off air for weeks after accident
BBC Breakfast's beloved meteorologist Carol Kirkwood has shared details of her traumatic experience after being knocked off her bike during the pandemic, an incident that led to a three-week absence from work.
Now, the 63-year-old has opened up in a recent interview about the long-lasting effects of the accident which occurred five years ago. Carol has revealed that it has significantly impacted her ability to enjoy cycling.
The TV personality, who married her partner Steve in a private ceremony in 2023, expressed gratitude for his unwavering support throughout her recovery.
Speaking to Saga magazine, Carol recounted the harrowing event, commenting: "During the pandemic, I was on my bike and someone drove into me, knocking me off.
"I was taken to hospital with a severe injury to one of my knees and was off work for three weeks."
She elaborated on the lasting impact of the accident, adding: "The accident stopped me cycling and gave me a fear of riding on roads. I've been back out on my bike with Steve but when a car overtakes, I get nervous and feel I'm going to fall off. So I don't tend to cycle any more, which is a shame because I loved it."
At the time of the accident, Carol had informed her Twitter followers that she had been "injured" and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Slough, reports the Express.
Expressing her gratitude, she said: "Biggest thanks ever to the police (Chris and Faye), the ambulance crew (Miranda and Stewart) who tended to me and took me to hospital."
Returning to BBC Breakfast on a Tuesday morning after her recuperation, she acknowledged her injury to viewers.
At the time, she said: "I still have a nasty injury on my knee but I'm still here."In the same interview, Carol candidly discussed her 13-year age difference with her spouse, Steve.
She revealed: "Steve is 50 this year. Other people's opinions about an age gap don't matter - I don't feel he is younger than me.
"He is so romantic. On the days I work, he gets up at 2.45am to make me a cup of tea and packs my breakfast."
The Breakfast presenter has been quite occupied of late, having recently published her third novel, Meet Me at Sunset, earlier this year.
Carol Kirkwood's full interview can be found in the August edition of Saga magazine.
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