Kennedy collapses at Obama lunch

Senator Ted Kennedy collapsed during the inaugural lunch for President Barack Obama today.

The brother of John F Kennedy and Democrat grandee was one of two senators taken ill during the event.

Mr Kennedy was wheeled out of Washington’s Capitol building on a stretcher following what is believed to have been a seizure, witnesses said.

Mr Obama said: “I would be lying if I said right now a part of me is not with him. It’s a joyous time but also a sobering time. My prayers are with him and his family.”