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madformac · 21 September 2006, 06:40 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/5365676.stm

"Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car while filming for the programme.
The presenter, 36, was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary which has a special neurological unit.

A North Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesman said he was unconscious when they got to the scene and a hospital spokesman described him as "critical".

The BBC confirmed the presenter had been injured during a Top Gear shoot.

Inspector Mike Thompson, of North Yorkshire Police, said officers were dealing with the incident at Elvington airfield, a former RAF base, in North Yorkshire.

He said: "At 5.45pm this evening we received a report via the fire service of a male person trapped in what was described as an overturned jet car which had been driven on the airfield.

"The male occupant has received serious injuries and has been airlifted to hospital at Leeds."

The presenter was born in Birmingham, educated in Yorkshire and lives near Cheltenham.

In addition to presenting Top Gear for the BBC, he also fronted Brainiac on Sky One until recently. "

Irwin, Brock and now this.... What an awful month...
My thoughts and prayers are for Richard and his family.

Goodwatch · 21 September 2006, 06:48 AM

Dang, they've pulled some stunts but this is bad. I hope he pulls through. TG is one of favourite programs.

Pete · 21 September 2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Dang, they've pulled some stunts but this is bad. I hope he pulls through. TG is one of favourite programs.

ya same...prayers to him and his family

Pete

madformac · 21 September 2006, 07:11 AM

Latest reports on TV here are that he is in the neurological unit with very serious head injuries. He was unconscious when they got to him but he started coming around when they got him to hospital by air ambulance.

Seems he was driving a rocket powered dragster capable of 300mph when something went wrong. I think personally this was too dangerous for a TV presenter, even for those guys.

I'm so sick of hearing bad news right now.

21 September 2006, 07:26 AM

Very sad....

mailman · 21 September 2006, 07:56 AM

I hope he pulls through

JJ Irani · 21 September 2006, 05:54 PM

That is terrible news. Hope he pulls through...but, more importantly, hope he does not have any permanent brain damage.

padi56 · 21 September 2006, 06:08 PM

Yes seen it on the news last night,this morning on TV not much about his condition.Only that his Brothers and Clarkson were at his bedside,apparenty he was doing over 300mph when accident happened on the last test of the day

21 September 2006, 10:55 PM

Damn, what bad luck and news. He is quite a good presenter and I enjoy his 'tifs' with JC.

Hope he's okay but serious head injuries are tough to recover from.

Rockrolex · 21 September 2006, 11:00 PM

Sorry, guys, I'm lost on this one. Never heard of him or the show. But hope he pulls through OK.

Goodwatch · 22 September 2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, guys, I'm lost on this one. Never heard of him or the show. But hope he pulls through OK.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_gear

Rockrolex · 22 September 2006, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_gear

Thanks, Frans. Still never heard of it.

Uncle-AJ · 22 September 2006, 03:12 AM

Yes very bad news. I saw it on the Daily Telegraph web site today. Let's hope he pulls through OK.

Goodwatch · 22 September 2006, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Thanks, Frans. Still never heard of it.

“…..and may I remember the witness that he is still under oath?”

“Did you or did you not read the article so courteously provided by my client?”

“Yes”

“Can you speak out louder sir, so the members of the jury can hear your answer”

“YES!”

“Now then, do you still insist that you never heard of the program?”

“No”

madformac · 22 September 2006, 03:25 AM

Latest report on Hammond this evening is he has a "significant brain injury" but the doctors remain "reasonably optimistic" of a good recovery.. His family and Jeremy Clarkson have been at his bedside most of the day.

Seems the rocket car veered off the track at close to 300mph, rolled several times and dug into the grass with the roll cage and his helmet buried in the ground.

Rockrolex · 22 September 2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

“…..and may I remember the witness that he is still under oath?”

“Did you or did you not read the article so courteously provided by my client?”

“Yes”

“Can you speak out louder sir, so the members of the jury can hear your answer”

“YES!”

“Now then, do you still insist that you never heard of the program?”

“No”

Objection, Your Honor.

Learned counsel is leading the witness and attempting to put words in his mouth.

The witness stated that he had read an article that was provided to him by my worthy (snicker, snicker) opponent. He never stated that he had independent knowledge prior to that reading of said program.

Objection sustained.

Sit down, Mr. Goodwatch.

22 September 2006, 03:30 AM

Okay, This is black humour but...

Do you think they'll show the bit he was doing on Top Gear?

madformac · 22 September 2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Okay, This is black humour but...

Do you think they'll show the bit he was doing on Top Gear?

If he looks like making a good recovery yes I do think they will show it. If I know Clarkson he will want to put on a brave face and get on with it. Its the old British war mentality of just getting on with it despite the casualties. Clarkson doesn't give a shit about what the pressure groups want. He'll go on I'm sure.

The new series should start next month so we will have to wait and see..

22 September 2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by madformac

If he looks like making a good recovery yes I do think they will show it. If I know Clarkson he will want to put on a brave face and get on with it. Its the old British war mentality of just getting on with it despite the casualties. Clarkson doesn't give a shit about what the pressure groups want. He'll go on I'm sure.

The new series should start next month so we will have to wait and see..

Good point. JC certainly shoots from the hip, PC be-damned.

I loved the bit he wrote about taking delivery of his much anticipated Ford GT. Poor guy... must have had the wind taken out of his sails with that many calls in one week to customer service on a hyper-expensive 'super car' .

But good on him for calling out Ford.

madformac · 22 September 2006, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Good point. JC certainly shoots from the hip, PC be-damned.

I loved the bit he wrote about taking delivery of his much anticipated Ford GT. Poor guy... must have had the wind taken out of his sails with that many calls in one week to customer service on a hyper-expensive 'super car' .

But good on him for calling out Ford.

He took his son to an air show in the Ford GT last month and once again it failed him. Its more unreliable than an Aston DB9.. From what I hear its gone now, to be replaced by a Lamborghini Gallardo. Seems Jeremy paid the deposit last week.

Gedanken · 29 September 2006, 11:02 AM

Ah, good news. Hammond's doing all right and has just been transferred home from the hospital.

Uncle-AJ · 29 September 2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Ah, good news. Hammond's doing all right and has just been transferred home from the hospital.

Slight correction James, he's been transfered to another hospital nearer home but this is good news nonetheless.

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/1112/

padi56 · 29 September 2006, 05:52 PM

Yes he is making remarkable progress and now in the Bupa hospital in Bristol

21 September 2006, 06:40 AM	#1
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Top Gear presenter criticallly ill after crash. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/5365676.stm "Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car while filming for the programme. The presenter, 36, was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary which has a special neurological unit. A North Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesman said he was unconscious when they got to the scene and a hospital spokesman described him as "critical". The BBC confirmed the presenter had been injured during a Top Gear shoot. Inspector Mike Thompson, of North Yorkshire Police, said officers were dealing with the incident at Elvington airfield, a former RAF base, in North Yorkshire. He said: "At 5.45pm this evening we received a report via the fire service of a male person trapped in what was described as an overturned jet car which had been driven on the airfield. "The male occupant has received serious injuries and has been airlifted to hospital at Leeds." The presenter was born in Birmingham, educated in Yorkshire and lives near Cheltenham. In addition to presenting Top Gear for the BBC, he also fronted Brainiac on Sky One until recently. " Irwin, Brock and now this.... What an awful month... My thoughts and prayers are for Richard and his family.

21 September 2006, 06:48 AM	#2
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Dang, they've pulled some stunts but this is bad. I hope he pulls through. TG is one of favourite programs. __________________ Member# 127

21 September 2006, 07:56 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	I hope he pulls through __________________ JJ

21 September 2006, 05:54 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	That is terrible news. Hope he pulls through...but, more importantly, hope he does not have any permanent brain damage. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 September 2006, 06:08 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,330	Yes seen it on the news last night,this morning on TV not much about his condition.Only that his Brothers and Clarkson were at his bedside,apparenty he was doing over 300mph when accident happened on the last test of the day __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 September 2006, 07:11 AM	#4
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Latest reports on TV here are that he is in the neurological unit with very serious head injuries. He was unconscious when they got to him but he started coming around when they got him to hospital by air ambulance. Seems he was driving a rocket powered dragster capable of 300mph when something went wrong. I think personally this was too dangerous for a TV presenter, even for those guys. I'm so sick of hearing bad news right now.

21 September 2006, 07:26 AM	#5
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Very sad....

21 September 2006, 10:55 PM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Damn, what bad luck and news. He is quite a good presenter and I enjoy his 'tifs' with JC. Hope he's okay but serious head injuries are tough to recover from.

21 September 2006, 11:00 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,523	Sorry, guys, I'm lost on this one. Never heard of him or the show. But hope he pulls through OK. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 September 2006, 03:12 AM	#13
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Yes very bad news. I saw it on the Daily Telegraph web site today. Let's hope he pulls through OK. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

22 September 2006, 03:25 AM	#15
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Latest report on Hammond this evening is he has a "significant brain injury" but the doctors remain "reasonably optimistic" of a good recovery.. His family and Jeremy Clarkson have been at his bedside most of the day. Seems the rocket car veered off the track at close to 300mph, rolled several times and dug into the grass with the roll cage and his helmet buried in the ground.

22 September 2006, 03:30 AM	#17
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Okay, This is black humour but... Do you think they'll show the bit he was doing on Top Gear?

29 September 2006, 11:02 AM	#21
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ah, good news. Hammond's doing all right and has just been transferred home from the hospital. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

29 September 2006, 05:52 PM	#23
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,330	Yes he is making remarkable progress and now in the Bupa hospital in Bristol __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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