Tweet
Richard Hammond
here is the story:
September 22, 2006
Richard 'making progress'
Richard is out of intensive care and doctors say he's making "satisfactory progress".
He remains in a serious but stable condition overnight after his crash in a jet-powered car.
Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they are 'reasonably optimistic' that he will make a good recovery.
News continues to emerge from the hospital where Richard's wife Mindy and their daughters Willow and Isabella are at his bedside.
We have received well over 11,000 emails since the accident from Top Gear readers wishing Richard well - and the inbox is growing as each second ticks by.
The accident happened during filming for the new series of Top Gear at the former RAF airfield in Elvington, near York.
Richard was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary's neurological unit. A hospital spokesman said this morning: "He has seen some improvement overnight, but remains in a serious but stable condition."
Jeremy and James have both visited Richard and Mindy in Leeds - and you can read Jeremy's statement here. Like us, their thoughts are with Mindy and the family.
Obviously we expect the crash will be fully investigated by the Health and Safety Executive and the BBC.
The BBC said in a statement: "We are pleased to hear that Richard continues to improve and are staying in close touch with his family.
"The circumstances of this accident will be fully investigated by the BBC, and this process began on Wednesday night.
"We will, of course, be fully co-operating with any investigation by the police and the Health and Safety Executive. Until the BBC's investigation is complete, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of what happened."
Richard 'making progress'
Richard is out of intensive care and doctors say he's making "satisfactory progress".
He remains in a serious but stable condition overnight after his crash in a jet-powered car.
Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they are 'reasonably optimistic' that he will make a good recovery.
News continues to emerge from the hospital where Richard's wife Mindy and their daughters Willow and Isabella are at his bedside.
We have received well over 11,000 emails since the accident from Top Gear readers wishing Richard well - and the inbox is growing as each second ticks by.
The accident happened during filming for the new series of Top Gear at the former RAF airfield in Elvington, near York.
Richard was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary's neurological unit. A hospital spokesman said this morning: "He has seen some improvement overnight, but remains in a serious but stable condition."
Jeremy and James have both visited Richard and Mindy in Leeds - and you can read Jeremy's statement here. Like us, their thoughts are with Mindy and the family.
Obviously we expect the crash will be fully investigated by the Health and Safety Executive and the BBC.
The BBC said in a statement: "We are pleased to hear that Richard continues to improve and are staying in close touch with his family.
"The circumstances of this accident will be fully investigated by the BBC, and this process began on Wednesday night.
"We will, of course, be fully co-operating with any investigation by the police and the Health and Safety Executive. Until the BBC's investigation is complete, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of what happened."
Comment