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Corrie's Jones hospitalised after fall

Published Friday, Apr 18 2008, 14:04 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Corrie's Jones hospitalised after fall
Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones has been hospitalised after having a fall outside the soap's set.

The actress, 73, who plays Blanche Hunt, was injured at the Marriott Manchester Victoria & Albert Hotel, reports the Daily Star.

She injured her shoulder and knee in the accident and was taken to the local Accident and Emergency. The soap star is a regular resident at the hotel when she is filming scenes at the nearby Granada studios.

Jones is expected to return to filming on the ITV series in two weeks. A show spokesperson said: "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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