Former Top Gear Host Richard Hammond Involved In Serious Motorbike Accident

11 years after similar accident


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TV HOST Richard Hammond has been involved in a second horror crash while filming his TV series. This time resulting in him being knocked out.

The former Top Gear host hit his head after being thrown off a motorbike while filming in a remote part of Africa, The Sun reports.

11 years ago Richard almost died in a deadly 463km/h collision on Top Gear.

Hammond’s co-star Jeremy Clarkson said of his friend’s horror motorbike crash: “He really did hurt himself quite badly.”

Hammond, 47, was knocked out after falling from the bike and hitting his head.

He lay unconscious on the road in remote Mozambique, miles from medical help.

When, asked if his friend went to hospital, Clarkson responded: “We don’t do hospitals.”

The crew for The Grand Tour raced to Richard’s aid, mindful he suffered serious brain damage in the accident 11 years ago.

It is not known if he was wearing a helmet in the latest drama.

20 March 2017




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