Czech MEP injures woman in accident

Czech MEP and member of the Communist Party Miloslav Ransdorf injured a pedestrian in a traffic accident on Friday afternoon in the district of Prague 6. The well-known MEP was behind the wheel of his car when he hit a 44-year-old woman. She suffered light injuries including scratches to her face and arms and was taken to hospital. Eyewitnesses said Mr Ransdorf hadn't realised the woman was at a zebra crossing; he failed to give right of way. The MEP himself said afterwards that he only saw the woman at the last moment. Describing the accident he said he was "absolutely shocked" and ready to accept responsibility.