Corrie's Blanche in hospital

Updated 12.03 Fri Apr 18 2008
Keywords: soap, Hunt, Blanche, Jones, Street, Maggie, Coronation, hospital

Coronation Street's Maggie Jones, who plays Blanche Hunt in the soap, is recovering in hospital after injuring herself in a fall.

The 73-year-old hurt her shoulder and knee during the incident at a hotel in Manchester where she lives when she is filming.

The 73-year-old hurt her shoulder and knee during the incident at a hotel in Manchester

The on-screen mother of Deidre Barlow limped to the nearby Granada studios to see medical staff but was then sent to Accident and Emergency.

A spokesman for the ITV1 soap said she is now recovering in a private hospital and is expected to be back at work in around two weeks.

The spokesman added: "The cast and crew of Coronation Street wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her soon. She is loved by everyone."

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