Richard Hammond avoids serious injuries in crash

Richard Hammond exited the vehicle by himself before it 'burst into flames', say The Grand Tour Credit: PA

The former Top Gear presenter has crashed in Switzerland whilst filming The Grand Tour but escapes with no serious injuries.

The 47-year-old, born in Solihull, spent two weeks in a coma in 2006 after crashing at 288mph whilst filming for Top Gear.

Richard Hammond's co-presenter, Jeremy Clarkson, said on Twitter:

The Grand Tour confirmed on Twitter that Richard has suffered no serious injuries but has sustained a 'fractured knee':