Hammond Critical - Top Gear Car Crash!

riddlermarc said:
Exactly, it's really misleading - I had visions of pretty much all the car disintegrating but when you check out the pictures released today it's not *that* bad, seems the main part of the body is still together..
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The main worry is that the rollcage dug into the grass... hopefully not too far to cause serious neck injury. I suspect his injuries are from being rattled and twisted about in the cockpit from the extreme sideways forces.
 
Just been on Sky news. Richard Hammond suffers a "significant brain injury" but doctors are reasonably optimistic of a full recovery...

looking good ;)

EDIT should read 'a good recovery'
 
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Latest From Sky is he has sufferd a significant brain injury but Doctors there are reasonably optimistic grounds that he will make a good recovery according to Leeds infirmary.

Edit: beaten but hey!
 
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He's lucky he was in Yorkshire and could get to the LGI in such a short time if its a significant brain injury.
 
He really adds that little thing to the TopGear team. They all bounce off each other.

Edit: Was also mentioned on Sky News earlier that James May was suppsed to be driving.
 
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Id pretty much just like to echo all the sentiments and say i hope he makes a full recovery, if i does i dont think he'll let something like this hold him back, something like this wouldnt stop the crazy enthusiasm of someone like hamster

also, i hope he still has all his teeth
 
Clerkin said:
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Why Thank-eeeee Kind Sir!... Muddled my way using Photoshop CS...

Anyone want to use it can!!...

Latest... Experts are saying 'He Followed the Safty Rules'... At least thair not making him a scape-goat!.. :)
 
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C4 just reported on the news promo thing that Hamster is reported to have significant brain injuries...... :mad: :mad:

Im hoping with all my might that this is not true. Think he's a top bloke.

C'MON HAMSTER
 
rmuir said:
C4 just reported on the news promo thing that Hamster is reported to have significant brain injuries...... :mad: :mad:
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Sky news, and BBC also reporting the same, confirmed from Leeds hospital :|

bbc.co.uk said:
Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has suffered a "significant brain injury" after crashing a jet-powered car at speeds of up to 300mph during filming.

Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they were "reasonably optimistic" the 36-year-old would make a good recovery.

The BBC, which is likely to face close scrutiny, has begun an inquiry. The police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are also investigating.
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They sound pretty optimistic.

Does anyone know if a 'brain injury' is the same as 'brain damage'? An injury sounds less permanent to me (and I hope that's the case).
 
The brain injury is no doubt bruising - if they can get it under control, there is every chance of recovery. Hopefully he hasn't got any long term effects from this.

On a less significant note - I heard on the radio that Top Gear might be cancelled now. Sad news really on both counts - he loves that job too.
 
smids said:
The brain injury is no doubt bruising - if they can get it under control, there is every chance of recovery. Hopefully he hasn't got any long term effects from this.

On a less significant note - I heard on the radio that Top Gear might be cancelled now. Sad news really on both counts - he loves that job too.
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Knee-jerk tbh.
 
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