"Lucky to be here": Gordon Ramsay reveals brutal injury after bike crash
Gordon Ramsay has been left shaken after a bicycle crash left him in need of trauma surgery.
The celebrity chef took to social media on Sunday to tell fans that he had been in an accident while biking in Connecticut US early last week.
"This week I had a really bad accident while riding my bike in Connecticut. I'm doing ok and did not break any bones or suffer any major injuries but I am a bit bruised up looking like a purple potato," he wrote in the caption of the one minute-clip.
In the video, he said that the accident "shook" him and added" Honestly, I'm lucky to be here.'
Ramsay showed the horrific bruise covering his torso and stressed on the importance of wearing a helmet.
"Those incredible trauma surgeons, doctors, nurses, who looked after me this week, they were amazing but honestly you've got to wear a helmet," he said.
"I don't care how short the journey is, I don't care [about] the fact that these helmets cost money, but they're crucial. Even with the kids, or a short journey."
He also shared a before and after photo of his cycling gear, with parts of his helmet broken and his clothing ripped.
"Now, I'm lucky to be standing here. I'm in pain, it's been a brutal week, and I'm sort of getting through it," he said.
The comment section was flooded with messages of support and well-wishes from concerned fans.
"I thought it might have been a small crash but my god that bruise says otherwise! Glad you’re doing okay," wrote one fan.
"The way my heart sank when you lifted your shirt," added another.
"The world needs you chef!! Beyond happy to hear you are going to be okay, and thank God for that helmet! Happy Father's Day and speedy recovery goat!!"
"Glad you're ok and hope you heal up quick!" added another.
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