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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pro-cyclist ‘car-doored’ on London road sues for £1m over ruined Tour de France dreams

A Tour de France hopeful who says his pro cycling career was wrecked when he was “car-doored” on a suburban road is suing for over £1m in compensation.

James McLaughlin smashed his shoulder and right elbow when a car passenger opened her door directly into his path as he biked down a cycle lane in West Wickham, south east London, in May 2020.

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