Top Gear accident at Elvington

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 22 Sep 2006, 09:53

Thank you Nigel, very much the reason why I brought this matter to the Forums attention.

The latest news seems a little more encouraging, as his condition remains stable. And he reportedly managed a smile when Jeremy Clarkson told him the reason the accident happened was because he was "a crap driver"!

AndyG

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 22 Sep 2006, 09:59

AndyG Wrote:

The latest news seems a little more encouraging, as his condition remains stable. And he reportedly managed a smile when Jeremy Clarkson told him the reason the accident happened was because he was "a crap driver"!

Humour...The best theraputic medicine apart from the nurses!!! :dance:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 22 Sep 2006, 10:16

That's very good news.

Fortunately they were able to get him to the right hospital in time.

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 22 Sep 2006, 10:20

Clarkson's perm should be enough laughter medicine for anyone!

Post by **TSR2** » 22 Sep 2006, 10:56

Hi Stewart... I just want to appologise if you thought I was refering to your post in particular, as that was not the case.... I did say "previous posts"

Wasn't singling anyone out mate, just expressing my view like you.

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 22 Sep 2006, 11:04

Garry Russell wrote:That's very good news.

Fortunately they were able to get him to the right hospital in time.

Garry

Thankfully 'fortune' probably didn't have much to do in this case. I know it's traditional to run it down, but the NHS and the wonderful people who work for it are one of our true national treasures; coupled with the increasing availability and use of the air ambulance it's thankfully becoming increasingly rare that the so-called 'golden hour' is squandered.

What is also gratifying is the response to the website set up to take donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity, following this accident; they had originally set themselves a target of Â£25000 (enough to fund 45 flights), the amount raised currently stands at nearly Â£32K!!!! If anybody is interested, the site is http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHamm ... ationtable :shock:

AndyG

Post by **Garry Russell** » 22 Sep 2006, 11:14

I meant as in help was at hand

Unlike someonewho has an accident and does not get the attention immediately because they are alone or in a remote place

Garry

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 22 Sep 2006, 11:19

Sorry Garry, that was not meant as a slight to you. I just wanted to point out that 'fortune' had been given a hand in this instance.

AndyG

Post by **Garry Russell** » 22 Sep 2006, 11:32

I don't take it as a slight

I just wanted to stress how having the help at hand...even if only someone to get the 999 straight in is so important.

Garry

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 22 Sep 2006, 11:47

Garry Russell wrote:I don't take it as a slight

I just wanted to stress how having the help at hand...even if only someone to get the 999 straight in is so important.

Garry

Well, I know the BBC are taking a lot of flak over this event, but there were fully trained fire and emergency crews in attendance (rightly) who appear to have done a thorough and professional job.

AndyG