HAMMOND TAKES FIRST STEPS SINCE CRASH
British TV presenter RICHARD HAMMOND has taken his first unaided steps in hospital after crashing a jet car at 300 miles (483 kilometres) per hour on Wednesday (20SEP06).
The TOP GEAR host suffered a "significant" brain injury during the accident but has spoken and walked for the first time.
Hammond’s wife MINDY says, "He’s spoken and smiled. It’s early days and what has happened hasn’t really sunk in for him. But he’s starting to look like Richard again. He’s tough as hell and on his way back. The whole family is overwhelmed by everyone’s support. There have been so many flowers, cards and emails from around the world. To know so many people love him is astounding." Hammond has been moved out of intensive care and into a high-dependency ward.
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