Whats his condition & how did it happen?
2006-09-20 18:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by Claude 6 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Richard Hammond was trying to break the land speed record for Top Gear at Elvington Airodrome near York. He crashed at over 300 mph. He is in a critical condition in the neurological unit at Leeds St James hospital.
2006-09-20 18:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's James Hammond.
He was trying to break the land speed record apparently (for Top Gear? why on earth?)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/5365676.stm
2006-09-20 18:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richard Hammond- he's the cute, fit one. I was shocked when I read it on the net at midnight. I really hope he's o.k.. and gets better soon. thinking of his wife and two girls. It happened yesterday. We'll have to wait and see what happens to him before they choose to show on Top Gear or not.
2006-09-20 19:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by grtaylor76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richard Hammond crashed a jet-powered car in Yorkshire somewhere. 300mph apparently? He's stable and he'll probably be wondering the same thing. Thoughts are with him though, crazy hamster.
2006-09-20 18:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the end of the TV programme Top Gear.
2006-09-20 18:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As you clearly know how to use the internet why don't you visit a news website and find out for yourself.
2006-09-20 18:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by paolo m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LEEDS, England BBC TV presenter Richard Hammond was in serious but stable condition Thursday following a crash in a rocket-powered dragster, the hospital treating him said.
Hammond, 36, presenter of the "Top Gear" motoring mazazine show, was attempting to break the British land speed record Wednesday at Elvington airfield, near York in northeastern England, when the vehicle veered of the track, tumbled over and plowed into the grass.
Hammond was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with undisclosed injuries.
"This wasn't a high performance car, this wasn't a road car, this was a rocket-powered dragster which bears absolutely no relation to the kind of cars which are the main fodder of the 'Top Gear' program. This was a car that clearly contained its own risks," said Michael Harvey, editor of "Top Gear."
The BBC said in a statement: "We are looking into all the factors of this accident and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage until we know the full situation."
"Top Gear" is broadcast on domestic television and outside Britain by BBC World.
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On the Net: http://www.topgear.com
LEEDS, England BBC TV presenter Richard Hammond was in serious but stable condition Thursday following a crash in a rocket-powered dragster, the hospital treating him said.
Hammond, 36, presenter of the "Top Gear" motoring mazazine show, was attempting to break the British land speed record Wednesday at Elvington airfield, near York in northeastern England, when the vehicle veered of the track, tumbled over and plowed into the grass.
Hammond was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with undisclosed injuries.
"This wasn't a high performance car, this wasn't a road car, this was a rocket-powered dragster which bears absolutely no relation to the kind of cars which are the main fodder of the 'Top Gear' program. This was a car that clearly contained its own risks," said Michael Harvey, editor of "Top Gear."
The BBC said in a statement: "We are looking into all the factors of this accident and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage until we know the full situation."
"Top Gear" is broadcast on domestic television and outside Britain by BBC World.
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On the Net: http://www.topgear.com
LEEDS, England BBC TV presenter Richard Hammond was in serious but stable condition Thursday following a crash in a rocket-powered dragster, the hospital treating him said.
Hammond, 36, presenter of the "Top Gear" motoring mazazine show, was attempting to break the British land speed record Wednesday at Elvington airfield, near York in northeastern England, when the vehicle veered of the track, tumbled over and plowed into the grass.
Hammond was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with undisclosed injuries.
"This wasn't a high performance car, this wasn't a road car, this was a rocket-powered dragster which bears absolutely no relation to the kind of cars which are the main fodder of the 'Top Gear' program. This was a car that clearly contained its own risks," said Michael Harvey, editor of "Top Gear."
2006-09-20 22:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by zanzabarr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13543385,00.html
2006-09-20 19:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anchor Cranker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your TV on and listen to the news.......
2006-09-20 18:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by Bob The Builder 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋