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'This will go viral no doubt' - TV equipment crashes down on MP battered by wind during live interview
A gust of wind sent TV equipment crashing down onto an MP as he attempted a live interview in blustery conditions.Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth managed to catch a lighting rig as it nearly toppled onto him during a segment on Sky News on Sunday morning.Presenter Sophy Ridge held her face in her hands as she watched the MP battle the elements from his Leicester constituency.Mr Ashworth, who was speaking about the latest developments on a coronavirus vaccine, tried to continue as the wind blew the umbrella he was holding inside out.Seconds later, as he tried to shake out his umbrella, a gust of wind sent a lighting rig crashing down next to him.Luckily, Mr Ashworth reacted quickly using his spare hand to catch the equipment as it