Jeremy Renner accident – as it happened: Marvel star recovers in hospital after being crushed by snow plough
Avengers star, who turned 52 on Saturday 7 January, in ‘critical but stable’ condition after accident
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Your support makes all the difference.Actor Jeremy Renner celebrated his 52nd birthday in hospital, where he is being treated after being “crushed” by a snow plough that left him with serious injuries.
The Marvel star underwent two surgeries at a Nevada hospital after the “tragic”incident that has left him on a “long road to recovery”.
He had been trying to rescue his car from the snow when he was accidentally run over by the heavy-duty snow plough he’d been operating.
“We can confirm that Jeremy has suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries and has undergone surgery today (2 January),” Renner’s family said in their original statement. “He has returned from surgery and remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition.”
On Wednesday (4 January), TMZ obtained the details of the log made by emergency services at the time, including details from the 911 call that give further insight into Renner’s immediate injuries.
According to the publication, Renner was audibly groaning in the background of the call, due to his pain.
The record notes that the right side of Renner’s chest had collapsed and that his upper torso was crushed.
The plough ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite a large array of safety features, leading to major blood loss, a neighbour said.
In his first post since the accident, Renner shared a selfie from his hospital bed with the caption: “Thank you all for your kind words. Im [sic] too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all.”
Renner was met with an outpouring of support from his fans and Marvel co-stars, including Chris Hemsworth, Taika Waititi and Chris Pratt.
On Saturday 7 January, Renner turned 52. He was sharing birthday messages on his Instagram Stories from his hospital bed.
Sheriff says they do not ‘suspect any foul play’
Sheriff Darin Balaam said that Renner’s injury was being treated as a “tragic accident” by police.
“We do not believe that Mr Renner was impaired at all and this was just a tragic accident. We do not suspect any foul play,” he said.
“It was on a private road, he was being a great neighbour and ploughing the roads for his neighbours up there.”
Details of Jeremy Renner’s snow plough accident revealed in 911 call
It has been reported that Jeremy Renner was “completely crushed” after a snow plough ran him over this week.
According to a 911 recording obtained by TMZ, the Marvel star was heard screaming in the background of the call as he was having “extreme difficulty” breathing due to his chest collapsing and his upper torso getting crushed.
Jeremy Renner’s sister Kym has issued an update about his condition.
“We are so thrilled with his progress,” she said, according to CBS 13 reporter Steve Large. “If anyone knows Jeremy, he is a fighter and doesn’t mess around. He is crushing all the progress goals. We couldn’t feel more positive about the road ahead.”
Jeremy Renner is a ‘great neighbour’, says local sheriff
In recent weeks, Jeremy Renner has become known in his Nevada neighbourhood for helping with the mounting snow.
According to Sheriff Darin Balaam, the Hawkeye star is a “great neighbour” and always uses his snow plough to clear local roads.
“Throughout the community, he has been very generous and he’s one of those individuals that most of the time you don’t know he’s doing it, but he has made a tremendous impact on this community,” he told US media.
All the celebrities who have sent Renner well-wishes
The Marvel actor’s horrific accident has been met with an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities, including Renner’s Avengers co-star Mark Ruffalo.
Find out who else has shared their thoughts and prayers.
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Oscar-winning actor Marlee Matlin sends ‘get-well wishes’ to Renner
Deaf activist and Coda star Marlee Matlin has sent “get-well wishes” to both Renner and American football player Damar Hamlin, who’s also currently in critical condition following a cardiac arrest on the field.
“Sending get-well wishes to Damar Hamlin @HamlinIsland and Jeremy Renner @JeremyRenner. I can only imagine how hard this day has been for their respective families,” Matlin tweeted.
What were the extent of Renner’s immediate injuries?
Immediately after being “crushed” by a snowplough, Renner was apparently still conscious, according to local authorities.
But, a copy of the 911 call log from the accident, recently obtained by TMZ, has revealed further insight into the actor’s immediate injuries.
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According to reports, Renner’s chest had collapsed and his upper torso was crushed by the impact of the snow machinery
Renner shares first video update from ICU
In his second Instagram update since his “tragic” snowplough incident, Renner posted a sweet video of his mother and sister assisting him in the ICU.
His sister can be seen massaging shampoo into his hair while he narrates: “That’s the first shower in definitely a week or so. Gross!”
“ICU spa moment to lift my spirits. “Thank you mama, thank you sister, thank all [of] you for your love,” the caption reads.
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What was Renner doing when he was injured?
There have been varying reports about what exactly Renner was doing prior to being run over by the snowplough.
But, according to Sheriff Balaam’s Tuesday (3 January) press conference, Renner was being a “great neighbour” and ploughing snow for the homes around him.
Then, at some point, the actor went to retrieve his own personal vehicle that his family member had been driving, which had gotten stuck in the snow.
Once he had successfully towed his vehicle from its stuck location, he got out of the PistenBully to speak to his family member when the PistenBully began to roll.
Based on the ongoing investigation, “it’s at this point that Mr Renner is run over by the Pistenbully. An eye-witness detailed seeing Mr Renner getting into the PistenBully and not seeing him again until the PistenBully came to a rest in a pile of snow in front of his driveway”.
Renner’s sister Kym issues update on his condition
“We are so thrilled with his progress,” Kym told CBS 13 reporter Steve Large. “If anyone knows Jeremy, he is a fighter and doesn’t mess around. He is crushing all the progress goals. We couldn’t feel more positive about the road ahead.”
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