Top Gear's Richard Hammond in critical condition
It's been a shocking day in the world of automotive journalism as we receive the terribly upsetting news that BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond lies in a Leeds hospital in critical condition. Hammond was airlifted to the hospital following a terrifying crash at the wheel of a jet-powered car while filming a segment for the popular British car program.
The news comes on the heels of another terrible crash involving fellow automotive journalist Paul Frère.
No further news is known at this time regarding the extent or nature of the beloved 36-year-old television personality's injuries or what exactly went wrong.
We'd like to express our appreciation to all our readers who sent us the sad news.
We're all pulling for you, Hamster.
[Source: BBC News]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Yaroukh 5:02PM (9/20/2006)
OH NO NO NO NO NO NOOO !!! (8O
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Aunt Jemima 5:16PM (9/20/2006)
get well soon hamster.
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Kruder 5:17PM (9/20/2006)
I truly hope that he is alright. My prayers go out to Richard and his family, as he lies in critical condition.
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Batman 5:17PM (9/20/2006)
Does the hospital staff know about his teeth whitening regimen?
Get well you short bastard.
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nitish Jha 5:17PM (9/20/2006)
I hope he recovers fully. He is a very good presentor
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Stig 5:18PM (9/20/2006)
Oh man, This sucks. Didnt he rolled that Daihatsu Hi-Jet in the last episode. Get well soon Hammy
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Adam 5:21PM (9/20/2006)
poor hamster. Get well soon...
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Finished Law School 5:22PM (9/20/2006)
This is horrible news. I hope he comes out of this ok.
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FGT 5:27PM (9/20/2006)
I hope all goes well with the Hamster. 280mph? My God...
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Thomas 5:28PM (9/20/2006)
Shocking! He seems like such a nice guy. My thoughts are with him and his family and I hope he'll recover quickly. Irreplaceable in Top Gear, no doubt!
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Mike 5:28PM (9/20/2006)
If he can survive Clarkson he can survive this!
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ROKStar 5:31PM (9/20/2006)
Get well soon Hamster!
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Jon 5:33PM (9/20/2006)
How do you send tips to Autoblog?
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JC Whitless 5:34PM (9/20/2006)
On the next 'Brainiac' what happens when I lose control of a jet powered car....
/hopes he is well soon
//basic cable loses the Croc and now this?
///who's next, Paul Jr?
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Matt 5:35PM (9/20/2006)
Wow that's terrible news. We're pulling for you Hammond, make it out of this and get well!
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kevin 5:43PM (9/20/2006)
I'll say a prayer for him. He is a charming individual and a star in what I think is the best automotive show in the world.
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Eric L. 6:43PM (9/20/2006)
Get well soon, Hamster.
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qaz 7:12PM (9/20/2006)
where can i apply for job as a presenter?
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Joe 7:23PM (9/20/2006)
Better let the Stig handle that stuff next time.
get well hamster
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Alvin 7:25PM (9/20/2006)
2 things:
1: It's been a ticking time bomb waiting for one of their folks to get in a wreck.
2: This isn't another publicity stunt like the 'death of the stig' is it?
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