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If reports are correct that he was sort of embedded in earth etc then how does anyone expect an extrication to take place like that! Assuming his belts were still intact/fastened, it would have been safter to put the car back on its wheels (Or right way up in absense of wheels) |
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There are slightly conflicting reports as to whether his helmet or just the rollcage was in the mud, but it does sound as though it may have been better to right the car before cutting him free and extracting him.
The BBC news item does say his family have requested for no more information to be released. |
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Well he's now listed as stable so fingers crossed that he'll continue to improve and for a speedy recovery. My heart goes out to his wife and kids at this moment in time.
He's got the best possible care so let's hope for the best. |
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Thanks EP, i have since found that the top speed at santa pod raceway up there is 318.95 MPH. Interestingly the late donald campbell acheived 300 mph plus in the mid thirties. Good to hear he has been listed as stable. |
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Anyway, back to topic, good to hear that there have been improvements overnight. Get well soon! |
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Best of luck Hammond, Hopefully we dont have to put up with the rest of the presenters without you for too long
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Clarkson is due to visit the LGI later this morning.
That should cheer him up!!! |
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21 Sep 2006, 10:35 (Ref:1715415) | #61 | ||
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Get well soon RH, you're a top presenter and top gear needs you. Thinking of you and your family.
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Must say that James & the Hamster have breathed new life into Top Gear over the last few years with their "friendly but deadly" rivalry/views on life/cars. Let's hope Richard pulls through so he can pick it all up again, although even if he recovers fully I wonder if he will lose his nerve. God bless and thoughts with Richard, family, co-presenters and everyone else involved. |
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There has now been a donation page set up for Yorks Air Ambulance.
http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHammond |
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The hospital are saying he is serious but stable.
Clarkson and May have been to see him. |
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And now nearing £4000. Looks like at least something good can come of this.
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4K? only has £3209 on the page (i'm looking at donations, not the reclaimed tax)
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I guess it's good that he was actually complaining of back pain? If he was paralysed surely he would not be able to feel anything? Or merely cannot move anything?
ANyway, fingers crossed. Top Gear will not be the same without him so I hope he's out soon. |
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Yes I saw the donation EP, thank you!
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Awwww *hugs* there there fishy, its alright, he'll be ok hopefully.
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Get well soon Hammond!
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i really hope he is ok, he seems a great guy and very entertaining i pray for him and his family
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latest news is that the hampster has suffered Significant Brain Damage but they are reasonably optamistic on a good recovery
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/5367616.stm |
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