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James May Injured in 'Top Gear' Shoot
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by Jordan Yerman | December 23, 2010 at 10:35 am
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Top Gear Host James May Suffers Concussion in Syria
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While Top Gear was shooting its Christmas special in Syria, presenter James May suffered a concussion while helping pull Jeremy Clarkson's car out of a ditch. The Top Gear team was tracing the path of the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem.
Jeremy Clarkson was immediately worried about James May's health, as they were filming in the middle of the desert and May was covered in blood. James May was rushed to the nearest hospital, where he was given a brain scan and several stitches to the head.
Describing the accident, James May said, "I stood in the line of where the tow rope went taut. I told the driver to move off and became part of a giant catapult."
He said: "I stood in the line of where the tow rope went taut. I told the driver to move off and became part of a giant catapult.
"They gave me a brain scan but to be honest I think the Syrians were just excited to be able to use their new scanner."
BBC will air the Top Gear Christmas Special on December 26.
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at 13:07 on December 23rd, 2010
To James May , You should be happy that the Syrians offered you a brain scan ? I would of given you nothing in exchange for your attitude of ingratitude , not even stitches . No one likes the Englishmen with his weird accent and attitude of superiority . Why are you surprised that a country like Syria wouldn't have the up to date diagnostic equipment . I see that you are a racist that believes in the superiority of the English race . If you don't like Syria don't go there , stay in your filty United Kingdom . Johnny LOS ANGELES >CA
at 13:50 on December 23rd, 2010
UK filthy? Looked out your window at the LA smog lately, you dopey hypocrite?!
at 17:53 on December 24th, 2010
Oh, ffs, get a life and a sense of humour, Johnny.
I'm surprised you can walk with that huge chip on your shoulder.
at 13:14 on December 23rd, 2010
Will the show still happen ?
at 13:43 on December 23rd, 2010
Johnny DIA, get over yourself, get a sense of humour, get a life. You sad, miserable excuse for a human being.
at 13:48 on December 23rd, 2010
Oh and PS Johnny DIA - UK? Filthy? Coming from a dweller of the LA smog? Sort your own backyard before criticising mine.
at 04:38 on December 28th, 2010
Where did it say he was ungrateful or looked poorly on the Syrians? I think you've read a fair bit into that, Johnny DIA.
at 00:02 on December 30th, 2010
At least his face wasn't scarred - his hair will hide the scar. I hope he is recovering, and dear Johnny - what is your damn problem? If you don't like Top Gear or its presenters, why bother leaving a nasty comment. Get a life and try to have some sympathy you moron!!