‘Another close shave’ as Richard Branson injured in charity bike crash

Mr Branson said his life was saved by his wearing of a helmet when he crashed into fellow cyclist Felix Stellmaszek

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Billionaire tycoon Richard Branson has been injured in a collision while taking part in a charity bike ride.

The founder of the Virgin Group was taking part in the second day of the Strive BVI challenge in the British Virgin Islands in aid of Big Change, a charity founded by his children Holly and Sam, when he collided with another cyclist.