Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor rushed to hospital after cycling crash
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been rushed to hospital following a major cycling accident.
The 'Murder on the Dancefloor' singer, 41, "took a tumble" while riding alongside the River Thames in London with husband Richard Jones, 40, ending up in the accident and emergency department of nearby West Middlesex Hospital.
"Ended up in a&e last night after I took a tumble from the tow path down to the side of the Thames on my bike during an evening cycle," Ellis-Bextor posted on Wednesday, together with a black and white image of her sitting in the emergency ward wearing a face mask and showing off large wounds on her head and left forearm.
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"I've put the photo in black and white so it's not too gory," the British singer added. "I am ok, just a bit bruised and sore. I want to thank the ambulance crew and the staff at west mid hospital (where I was born, as it happens) for gluing me back together.
"I also want to thank Lucas, Colin, Josh and Willow who were 4 runners who stopped and helped @richardjonesface and [me] when I hurt myself. You were so calm, thoughtful and reassuring. Thank you very much. I hope you see this message as I didn't get your details. You're all lovely people. Xxxx"
Ellis-Bextor later updated the post, replying to the many messages of support she's received from fans and followers — including those who have tuned into her series of coronavirus lockdown "Kitchen Discos," where the singer performs from her home in West London alongside Jones and their children Sonny, 16, Kit, 11, Ray, eight, Jesse, four, and Mickey, 16 months.
"Thank you for all the lovely messages," wrote Ellis-Bextor.
"I should have said that the main reason I posted was to thank the incredible folk who stopped and helped (although the sympathy is very cheering) so don't worry I'm ok and being well looked after. Richard has been amazing and the kids are being very sweet ❤️ Lots of love."
