'Spinal Tap' star McKean injured in car accident

Actor Michael McKean, who portrayed the lead singer in the film 'This Is Spinal Tap', has been injured in a road accident in New York City.

Wed, 23 May, 2012 - 08:56

Actor Michael McKean, who portrayed the lead singer in the film 'This Is Spinal Tap', has been injured in a road accident in New York City.

Harriet Sternberg, a McKean spokeswoman, said he suffered a broken leg in the accident, which happened at a junction in Manhattan's Upper West Side just before 3pm local time yesterday.

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