Richard Hammond was very, very lucky.
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While filming his Amazon series The Grand Tour in Switzerland, the Top Gear presenter lost control of his vehicle. It went down a hill and flipped before bursting into flames.
Thankfully, Hammond climbed out of the car seconds before it was incinerated. He managed to come away from the accident with just a broken leg.
In the video above, Richard thanks the people who got him to safety and apologizes to his wife and daughters for being “a colossal idiot.”
It’s a huge relief to see he’s safe and in good spirits. We hope he heals quickly. Read more…
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