- Ex-BBC speaker, 45, took selfies of his bloodied face from inside an ambulance
- Walker, now with Channel 5, thanked paramedics as he was dealt with for injuries
Dan Walker has actually revealed he is ‘happy to be alive’ after being struck by a car while riding a bike today.
The previous BBC speaker, 45, took selfies of his bloodied face from the within an ambulance as he shared information of the frightening event.
He tweeted: ‘Bit of a mishap today. Glad to be alive after getting struck by a car on my bike. Face is a mess however I don’t believe anything is broken.
‘Thanks to Shaun and Jamie for arranging me out and the beautiful copper at the scene. This is my smiling/ Thankful for our NHS.’
Walker, who now works for Channel 5, resides in Sheffield with his better half and 3 kids and last night published a photo of the ‘stunning sky’ over the city.
He presented with 2 smiling paramedics as he was dealt with for his injuries.
Details of the crash are presently unidentified and it has actually not been revealed if the driver stopped at the scene.
But Walker appeared in good spirits, in spite of apparent swelling to the lower parts of his face.
Social media users fasted to send their well-wishes, with television coworkers likewise handing down their compassion.
Mark Clemmit said: ‘Mate…..Much love from us.’
Dr Punam Krishan included: ‘Gosh! Glad you’re okay, what a shock that should’ve been. Hope you feel much better quickly x’.
Alan Hardy reacted: ‘Simply dreadful, so sorry Dan. Hate my young boys out biking, I’m on tender hooks and this is why. Recover quickly friend and hope it’s simply cuts and swellings.’
Walker hosted BBC Breakfast from 2016, prior to changing Sian Williams as the lead anchor for 5 News after she revealed she was stepping down in April in 2015.
He likewise hosted Football Focus for 12 years, in addition to routine looks on Match of the Day, the Grand National, Royal Ascot and the NFL Show.
Walker now likewise provides a variety of other programs Channel 5 consisting of Digging for Treasure.
Prior to leaving the BBC, he was 18th on the list for the corporation’s highest-paid stars, with a wage of £295,000.
It has actually been reported that he might make £1.5million over 3 years with Channel 5.
