LISTEN: 'Top Gear' presenter recalls near-death crash near York

Richard Hammond suffered a brain injury following the accident at Elvington airfield in 2006

Richard Hammond spent five weeks in hospital following the 288 mph crash in 2006
Author: May NormanPublished 22nd Nov 2022
Last updated 22nd Nov 2022

TV presenter Richard Hammond says his wife saved his life by screaming in his ear when he was in a coma following his horror car crash near York.

The 52-year-old's been sharing his experience of being in hospital after the accident at Elvington airfield in 2006.

He'd suffered a brain injury after, what he described as, was a "flamboyant" crash in the Vampire jet car, 16 years ago.

He had accelerated to 288 mph while filming a feature for Top Gear at the time.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, What Next, he recalled going on a walk in the Lake District during his coma, but subconsciously hearing his wife by his bedside.

Listen to the full account here:

In a tweet sharing the video, he said: "Felt risky making this video; it's very personal. But I hope it means something to you."

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