TV Hammond injured while filming (Merged) - Page 3

Mark Mitchell · 21 Sep 2006, 07:18 (Ref:1715227)

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Originally Posted by jim69

If you read all the articles about this, it would appear that the roll cage was in the mud. Also there were proffesional firefighters and paramedics there. Sometimes the only option is to turn the car over.

Absolutely right Jim!
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)

Suze · 21 Sep 2006, 07:53 (Ref:1715260)

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.

EvilPumpkin · 21 Sep 2006, 08:02 (Ref:1715269)

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Originally Posted by chezza

Like I say I still can't believe they righted it with him in it...especially if he was complaining of back pain.

That's not necessarily a problem if it was a controlled roll over with correctly maintained c-spine control. Most rescue crews train for this. Ours even include it in the marshals training so that they know how to work with the rescue crew on a controlled rollover. If a car is inherently unstable or the casualty is very difficult to get to, this would be a standard manouvere.

EvilPumpkin · 21 Sep 2006, 08:04 (Ref:1715272)

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.

EvilPumpkin · 21 Sep 2006, 08:07 (Ref:1715277)

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Originally Posted by BlueBlood

Awful news, hope the hampster makes a full recovery.

What was the record he was attempting?? 300MPH seems a little slow when compared to top fuelers and funny cars in the USA both running 330mph plus.

The UK landspeed record I believe. It's something like 300 at the moment and it was set in that car.

The problem in the UK is getting somewhere that's long enough to go faster - the UK is a bit short on huge salt flats!

jase · 21 Sep 2006, 08:18 (Ref:1715291)

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

The UK landspeed record I believe. It's something like 300 at the moment and it was set in that car...

Correct EP. The current UK Land Speed Record stands at 303.? mph in "Vampire" - the car Richard was driving at the time of the incident.

BlueBlood · 21 Sep 2006, 08:19 (Ref:1715294)

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Originally Posted by EvilPumpkin

The UK landspeed record I believe. It's something like 300 at the moment and it was set in that car.

The problem in the UK is getting somewhere that's long enough to go faster - the UK is a bit short on huge salt flats!

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.

**Asp** · 21 Sep 2006, 08:30 (Ref:1715315)

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Originally Posted by BlueBlood

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.

Other faster speeds have undoubtedly been attained, but to set the land speed record there an extra requirements - notably that the record is the average speed of two runs in opposite directions set within an hour (to allow for the effect of wind I presume). THis is why the record is 'only' 300.3 mph.

Anyway, back to topic, good to hear that there have been improvements overnight. Get well soon!

rdmdog · 21 Sep 2006, 08:56 (Ref:1715339)

Best of luck Hammond, Hopefully we dont have to put up with the rest of the presenters without you for too long

Mark Mitchell · 21 Sep 2006, 09:20 (Ref:1715361)

Clarkson is due to visit the LGI later this morning.
That should cheer him up!!!

White flag man · 21 Sep 2006, 10:35 (Ref:1715415)

Get well soon RH, you're a top presenter and top gear needs you. Thinking of you and your family.

Shelagh · 21 Sep 2006, 11:44 (Ref:1715456)

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Originally Posted by Suze

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.

Today's Daily Mail implies that the roll cage saved his life. Just goes to show how important those safety features are and what a good job they can do.

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.

**touringlegend** · 21 Sep 2006, 11:57 (Ref:1715464)

There has now been a donation page set up for Yorks Air Ambulance.

http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHammond

chezza · 21 Sep 2006, 12:08 (Ref:1715469)

The hospital are saying he is serious but stable.

Clarkson and May have been to see him.

jase · 21 Sep 2006, 12:26 (Ref:1715479)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

There has now been a donation page set up for Yorks Air Ambulance.

http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHammond

Set up at about 10.30/11am today and by 13.28 it's at £2869.

Alfa Fan · 21 Sep 2006, 12:45 (Ref:1715495)

And now nearing £4000. Looks like at least something good can come of this.

jase · 21 Sep 2006, 12:48 (Ref:1715497)

4K? only has £3209 on the page (i'm looking at donations, not the reclaimed tax)

DavidStHubbins · 21 Sep 2006, 12:56 (Ref:1715506)

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.

EvilPumpkin · 21 Sep 2006, 13:10 (Ref:1715522)

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Originally Posted by DavidStHubbins

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?

I think it's better to hold off on any speculation at this point - at least in this thread. We could probably have a more general discussion about rapid deceleration injuries in another thread - we've more than enough expertise on the board!

Well that's our donation made - good to have a constructive way to show appreciation for the emergency services involved!

chezza · 21 Sep 2006, 13:13 (Ref:1715524)

Yes I saw the donation EP, thank you!

Crashfishy · 21 Sep 2006, 13:20 (Ref:1715529)

-cries-

chezza · 21 Sep 2006, 13:22 (Ref:1715532)

Awwww *hugs* there there fishy, its alright, he'll be ok hopefully.

Nighthawk · 21 Sep 2006, 14:18 (Ref:1715568)

Get well soon Hammond!

vw_nut · 21 Sep 2006, 14:19 (Ref:1715569)

i really hope he is ok, he seems a great guy and very entertaining i pray for him and his family

elspethhardie · 21 Sep 2006, 16:30 (Ref:1715658)

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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