Richard Hammond on good recovery

After the yesterday crash, the Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they are ’reasonably optimistic’ that Richard Hammond will make a good recovery.

The accident happened during filming for the new series of Top Gear at the former RAF airfield in Elvington, near York. Richard was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary’s neurological unit.

A hospital spokesman said this morning: "He has seen some improvement overnight, but remains in a serious but stable condition."