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09-22-2006, 02:26 AM
Richard 'has improved'
Richard Hammond is 'stable' but remains seriously ill in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car.
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."
Richard's wife Mindy and their daughters Willow and Isabella are at his bedside. We'll update you on his condition as we find out more, but for now our thoughts are with his family.
We've spoken to Jeremy this morning - he's visited Richard and Mindy in Leeds and you can read his statement here.
Obviously 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 has improved slightly overnight, but we continue to be concerned about his condition and we are keeping in touch with his family.
"The circumstances of this accident will be fully investigated by the BBC, and this process began last 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 Hammond is 'stable' but remains seriously ill in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car.
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."
Richard's wife Mindy and their daughters Willow and Isabella are at his bedside. We'll update you on his condition as we find out more, but for now our thoughts are with his family.
We've spoken to Jeremy this morning - he's visited Richard and Mindy in Leeds and you can read his statement here.
Obviously 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 has improved slightly overnight, but we continue to be concerned about his condition and we are keeping in touch with his family.
"The circumstances of this accident will be fully investigated by the BBC, and this process began last 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."