Hammond Critical - Top Gear Car Crash!

Skii · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:02

You just know that despite the seriousness the the whole thing will be played out in a future episode of TopGear with much mirth :eek:

Tonks · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:06

Lets hope

Ringo · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:09

If for any reason Hammy doesnt get better I can't see JC and JM carrying on with Top Gear.

BUT THIS WON'T HAPPENEN CAUSE HE WILL GET BETTER.

lukechad · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:22

Not had time to comment in this thread not been on the forum for a few days, I hope Hammond makes a full recovery and everything will be alright for him in the end, my thoughts are with him at this time

Wicksta · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:35

Oakesy2001uk said:
I will put every penny I have on the table saying he loved every minute of it prior to the crash!

To be honest he probably won't remember anything of that day, that's normally what happens when you suffer such a large trauma.

The news reports sound really promising which is good news! He seems to be making good progress.

Tommy B · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:43

I am insulted that those worthless idiots at Health & Safety even think they have a right to investigate this. They should get a job and do something constructive.

silversurfer · 22 Sep 2006 at 17:49

Whys that, he nearly died doing his job so their perfectly within their remit. If they can pick up anything that might prevent a reoccurance, thats a good thing right?

Ron Burgundy · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:01

Just an update. RH is very responsive now. He is talking normally and has full recognition of friends and family. His speech is a little slow displaying similar charateristics of a stroke patient.

It is probable he will now commence a full recovery, again, not immidiately though.

Remember:- If Ron Burgundy says it, it must be true!

SB118 · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:05

haha, guy on the news from ROSPA, "did they do a risk assesment?", he was sat on a sodding rocket ffs!

penski · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:13

SB118 said:
haha, guy on the news from ROSPA, "did they do a risk assesment?", he was sat on a sodding rocket ffs!

No he wasn't.

Rocket != Jet.

*n

Tommy B · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:17

silversurfer said:
Whys that, he nearly died doing his job so their perfectly within their remit. If they can pick up anything that might prevent a reoccurance, thats a good thing right?

Because it's dangerous. There is absolutely NOTHING safe about it and Hammond knew that. There is no point in an investigation, or anyone attempting to sue anyone else.

Jokester · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:24

Tommy B said:
Because it's dangerous. There is absolutely NOTHING safe about it and Hammond knew that. There is no point in an investigation, or anyone attempting to sue anyone else.

So just because something is dangerous means that safety precautions shouldn't be taken? There's a very good case to answer here, and hopefully following a investigation they'll find that everything that could be done was done to make it as safe as reasonable practicable.

Jokester

penski · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:44

Tommy B said:
Because it's dangerous. There is absolutely NOTHING safe about it and Hammond knew that. There is no point in an investigation, or anyone attempting to sue anyone else.

It is a dangerous activity, yes but there are various safety measures in place. As I have mentioned several times, there is a thorough safety cell. Without this, Hammond would almost certainly have died.

Everything would have been done with the full knowledge of what could happen; it would have been a calculated risk.

*n

benneh · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:45

Well.. It's good that he's alive, and it's good that he (or so it seems) is now recovering a little. A seemingly really nice guy, and a great presenter. Looking at the nations response, and the massive response on car and family forums on the old tinterweb I think he'll be dead chuffed when he's up and about. Here's to a full recovery

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What a story to tell the grandkids!..

Tommy B · 22 Sep 2006 at 19:51

Sometimes in life you have to take risks and accept the danger. If HES had their way, they'd probably ban skiing.

Simian · 22 Sep 2006 at 19:51

Docters say "The Next 10 Days will Tell" (BBC Radio1 News - 5:45)... Basically Hemmeraging can still occur anytime over a 10 day period!...

But the Doc said Hammey's Doing Very Well!.. :cool:

Dead Dog · 22 Sep 2006 at 20:31

it is a little anoying this whole top gear are reckless / H&S stuff, there is no way anyone is just going to get strapped into one of those things and told "give it full beans mate you'll be OK" get real

Naffa · 22 Sep 2006 at 20:32

benneh said:
What a story to tell the grandkids!..

"I drove a jet powered Vampire car at 300Mph and crashed." For some reason 'Jet powered Vampire car" just sounds oh so so cool. :cool:

Mrchu_ · 22 Sep 2006 at 20:49

fingers crossed for the dude

nelsby · 22 Sep 2006 at 21:54

Godspeed Hamster