Belgian Prime Minister De Croo briefly knocked out in bike fall

De Croo lost consciousness for a few moments and was taken to hospital for checks, Belga reported. In a video message posted on social media on Sunday, De Croo said he was now back home.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo fell from a bicycle and briefly lost consciousness but hospital tests revealed no lasting effects, national news agency Belga reported.

The incident happened when De Croo, 47, was on a bike ride with his son late on Saturday afternoon near his home in the Flanders region, according to Belga, citing the prime minister's office. De Croo lost consciousness for a few moments and was taken to hospital for checks, Belga reported.

In a video message posted on social media on Sunday, De Croo said he was now back home. "Fortunately, I was wearing a helmet and my son called the emergency services," said De Croo, who thanked medical staff for looking after him and well-wishers for getting in touch.

"Sport is good for your health. But sometimes you have to be a little careful," he said. The accident was not expected to affect the premier's schedule for the coming week, Belga said.

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