Emergency services at the scene in Green Lanes where a road sweeper was knocked over by a moped. Picture: @999London (Image: Archant)
A Hackney Council road sweeper is in hospital after being knocked down by a moped in Green Lanes this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 4.30pm and took the worker to hospital.
A Hackney Council spokesman said: “One of our sweepers was clipped by a moped and knocked over.
“It doesn’t seem too serious. The police are taking him to hospital as a precaution and investigating.
“We’ll speak to our crews and find out what happened.”
Scotland Yard have been contacted for comment.
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