Jeremy Renner in ICU after surgical procedure for ‘blunt chest trauma,’ orthopedic accidents – National

Avengers star Jeremy Renner efficiently underwent surgical procedure on Monday following a snowplow accident that left him with “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries.”

Renner’s publicist Samantha Mast confirmed that the actor’s situation is secure however crucial. The assertion mentioned Renner, 51, continues to be within the intensive care unit.

The actor was injured at his Reno, Nev., house after a “weather related” accident occurred whereas he was working a snowplow on Sunday, Mast mentioned after the incident.

He was airlifted to hospital. Renner, who’s greatest identified for his portrayal of sharpshooting Marvel superhero Hawkeye, was the one individual injured within the accident. Local authorities mentioned they’re nonetheless investigating the incident.

TMZ reported that Renner’s neighbours mentioned his snowplow unintentionally ran over one of many actor’s legs. The neighbour mentioned Renner misplaced loads of blood because of the damage, and the outlet mentioned one other neighbour put a tourniquet round Renner’s leg till paramedics may attain the scene.

This account of the occasions doesn’t clarify how the actor suffered chest accidents.

The snowplow was towed on Sunday evening, a number of hours after the accident.

“Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families,” Mast mentioned. “They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”

During the vacation weekend, the realm round Renner’s property in northern Nevada was hit by a storm that left 1000’s of properties with out energy.

At least 60 individuals in eight U.S. states have died because of the storm.

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Just a few weeks in the past, Renner shared a photograph to his social media of the form of snowfall seen at his Reno house this winter. He wrote that the snowfall was “no joke.”

In a submit to his Instagram account on Monday, Marvel star Mark Ruffalo requested followers to hope for Renner.

“Please send healing goodness his way,” Ruffalo wrote.

Renner is a two-time Oscar nominee, scoring back-to-back nods for The Hurt Locker and The Town. Renner’s portrayal of a bomb disposal specialist in Iraq in 2009’s The Hurt Locker helped flip him right into a family title.

The Avengers in 2012 cemented him as a part of Marvel’s grand storytelling ambitions, together with his character showing in a number of sequels and getting his personal Disney+ collection, Hawkeye.

— With information from The Associated Press 

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