It's been a shocking day in the world of automotive journalism as we receive the terribly upsetting news that BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond lies in a Leeds hospital in critical condition. Hammond was airlifted to the hospital following a terrifying crash at the wheel of a jet-powered car while filming a segment for the popular British car program.
The news comes on the heels of another terrible crash involving fellow automotive journalist Paul Frère .
No further news is known at this time regarding the extent or nature of the beloved 36-year-old television personality's injuries or what exactly went wrong.
[Source: BBC News]
We're all thinking of you Hampster!
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The accident happened during filming of the BBC2 proramme where the presenter was attempting to set a new land speed record for Britain in a jet-powered Vampire car reaching speeds of up to 280mph.
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