Princess in car accident

LONDON - The Princess of Wales was "badly shaken" when her car was involved in an accident last night

LONDON - The Princess of Wales was "badly shaken" when her car was involved in an accident last night. Police took Princess Diana, who was unhurt, back to her Kensington, Palace apartment.

The accident happened in the Cromwell Road area at about 9 p.m. when she was driving home after a visit to a friend. A Porsche collided with a Fiat which then hit the side of the princess's car a borrowed one as her BMW is being repaired. She had no police escort at the time.

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