Claire Lomas escapes injury in handcycling collision

The aftermath of the collision involving Claire Lomas' handcycle and a car EMN-200712-092126001

Claire, who was 40 this year, uses the machine to keep fit and to raise money for charity after suffering paralysis below the chest in a horseriding accident back in 2007.

But yesterday morning (Sunday) she endured a horriying incident which badly damaged her handcycle.

She Tweeted: “I have been lucky again.

The aftermath of the collision involving Claire Lomas' handcycle and a car EMN-200712-092146001

“I was hit and pushed along by a car whilst out handcycling this morning - very scary.

“I am a bit sore and have a broken handbike BUT I am alive.

“I was right next to the wheel and wondered if I was going under the car.”

A crew from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) attended the scene to check if Claire required any treatment.

The aftermath of the collision involving Claire Lomas' handcycle and a car EMN-200712-092136001

Seven years ago, Claire used a hand-powered bike to travel 400 miles around England to raise more than £70,000 for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation, which conducts research into a cure for paralysis.

Claire was awarded an MBE for raising nearly £750,000 for paralysis charities with a series of gruelling challenges, including completing the London Marathon course in a robotic suit.

Claire declined to comment further while police continue investigations into the incident.