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Minister Denis Naughten hit by a car while out cycling in Roscommon
He has been brought to hospital.
GOVERNMENT MINISTER DENIS Naughten was involved in a collision while cycling in Roscommon this afternoon.
The Communications Minister was cycling with his wife when he was struck by a vehicle on the Castlecoote Road near Roscommon town.
A witness told TheJournal.ie that the TD was at the scene for about an hour before an ambulance transferred him to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, Galway.
He is undergoing tests and X-rays on his back but it is understood his injuries are not serious.
Emergency services, including gardaí and two ambulance crews, attended the scene.
Gardaí confirmed they are investigating a minor collision.
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