Broadcaster Dan Walker has said he is “glad to be alive” after he was hit by a car while riding his bike.
The 45-year-old former BBC Breakfast presenter tweeted a series of images of his bloodied and bruised face while sitting in an ambulance.
He also shared a selfie with the NHS staff who were caring for him.
Walker was knocked off his bike on Monday morning, leaving his face swollen but seemingly without any serious injuries.
“Bit of an accident this morning,” he tweeted.
“Glad to be alive after getting hit by a car on my bike.
“Face is a mess but I don’t think anything is broken.
“Thanks to Shaun and Jamie for sorting me out and the lovely copper at the scene.”
Walker joked the pictures of his face were an attempt at him smiling.
He said he was “thankful for our NHS” and captioned the pictures with a heart emoji.
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‘Get well soon’
Several famous faces sent their best wishes, including Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, who wrote: “Oh wow!!! Get well soon.”
Channel 5 presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije tweeted: “Oh Dan!! Oh my goodness! Hope you are okay!!
“This looks so bad so can’t believe you still see the funny side. Rest up lovely and just be looked after!”
ITV presenter Sally Biddulph said: “So glad you are OK Dan, what a shock. Rest up and feel better soon.”
Walker left the BBC to join 5 News on Channel 5 last year and took part in the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
