Jeremy Renner accident: Marvel star’s family reveal that he remains in ‘intensive care unit’ following surgery

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Actor Jeremy Renner has undergone two surgeries at a Nevada hospital after suffering serious injuries in a snowploughing accident.

The Hurt Locker star is reportedly “conscious, stable and speaking” and underwent the surgeries as part of his “long road to recovery”, according to Extra.

Renner has been listed as being in critical but stable condition following the snowplough accident in Nevada over the weekend.

“We can confirm that Jeremy has suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and has undergone surgery today (2 January),” Renner’s family said in a statement. “He has returned from surgery and remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition.”

New details are emerging with TMZ reporting that Renner was ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his Nevada home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.

The plough, a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite a large array of safety features, leading to major blood loss, a neighbour said according to the outlet.

Another neighbour, a doctor, put a tourniquet on Mr Renner’s legs until the arrival of paramedics. Police arrived at the scene around 8pm on Sunday night, impounding the Snowcat, which the actor has shown himself using on social media.

Key Points

  • Actor has undergone two surgeries for injuries

  • Actor ‘conscious, stable and speaking’ says report

  • Jeremy Renner’s neighbour saved his life after snow plow accident, report says

  • Plough runs over actor’s legs, causing major blood loss

  • Jeremy Renner seriously injured while plowing snow in Nevada

Incident is under investigation

11:20 , Annabel Nugent

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in Nevada have said that it is investigating the incident, which occured on Sunday (1 January).

Police arrived at the scene around 8pm and impounded the snow plough.

How did Jeremy Renner’s accident happen?

11:00 , Annabel Nugent

ICYMI: Avengers star Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries on Sunday morning (1 November) due to a snow plough accident near his Tahoe home.

The actor, 51, was reportedly operating the Snowcat after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve when it accidentally ran over his legs.

A neighbour who was a doctor applied a tourniquet on Renner’s leg until the arrival of the paramedics. Renner was later airlifted to hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.

His family have said he has come out of surgery but remains in the intensive care unit “in critical but stable condition”.

Police arrived at the scene around 8pm on Sunday night (1 January) and impounded the Snowcat.

Jeremy Renner is familiar with operating snow ploughs

10:41 , Annabel Nugent

Jeremy Renner has multiple snow ploughs and firetrucks at his home outside Reno, Nevada, according to DailyMail.com.

According to the outlet, the actor is well versed in working with heavy machinery, having previously renovated a number of firetrucks, ambulances, and snow-ploughs to help the area handle wildfires and snowstorms.

Mark Rufallo wishes Jeremy Renner a ‘full and speedy recovery'

10:20 , Annabel Nugent

Mark Ruffalo is the latest celebrity to send his support to Jeremy Renner.

Ruffalo and Renner both star in the MCU, playing Hulk and Haekeye, respectively.

He shared a public message for his castmate and friend on social media on Monday (2 January), asking fans to send “healing goodness his way”.

Mark Ruffalo shares supportive message for Jeremy Renner after critical accident

Video footage shows Jeremy Renner being airlifted to hospital

10:00 , Annabel Nugent

Video of Jeremy Renner being airlifted to hospital has circulated since details of his snow-ploughing accident has emerged.

The video, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the helicopter lifting off to take the actor to hospital after he was injured as he ploughed the road near his Tahoe home on Sunday (1 January).

Read Jeremy Renner’s family statement in full

09:39 , Annabel Nugent

Renner’s family said they have been “tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support”. The actor remains in intensive care after undergoing two surgeries.

In addition to thanking fire services and medical staff,, the statement also expresses gratitude to “the Carano and Murdock families”.

Earlier reports state that Renner received immediate assistance from two of his neighbours, one of which is a doctor who applied a tourniquet on his injured leg.

Jeremy Renner’s family releases first statement since actor’s accident

Mark Ruffalo asks fans to ‘send healing goodness’ to ‘brother’ Jeremy Renner

09:20 , Annabel Nugent

Mark Ruffalo has wished his Marvel co-star well.

On Monday night (2 January), the Hulk actor wrote on his Instagram story: “Prayers up for our brother Jeremy Renner on a full and speedy recovery.”

He asked that people “please send healing goodness his way”.

 (Mark Ruffalo Instagram)
(Mark Ruffalo Instagram)

Jeremy Renner is out of surgery but remains in critical condition, says publicist

09:00 , Annabel Nugent

The Marvel star is still in intensive care, Samantha Mast said in a statement to US media on Monday night (2 January).

“Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him,” publicist Mast said in a statement, as per People magazine.

His family also thanked local police and fire services, adding that they were “tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans”.

Jeremy Renner’s doctor neighbour saved his life, according to reports

08:40 , Annabel Nugent

According to reports, it was the actor’s neighbour – a doctor – who saved his life.

Details that have emerged with TMZ report that Renner was ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.

The plough, a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite a large array of safety features, leading to major blood loss, a neighbour said, according to the outlet.

Another neighbour, a doctor, put a tourniquet on Renner’s legs to hold them in place until the arrival of paramedics.

His family have thanked the “Carano and Murdock families” in their first statement to press.

Jeremy Renner’s neighbour saved his life after snow plow accident, report says

James Gunn, Josh Gad, and Tara Strong among celebrities wishing Jeremy Renner well

08:25 , Annabel Nugent

Since news of the accident broke, celebrities have shared their well-wishes with the Hawkeye star on social media.

“My heart is with Jeremy Renner,” Gunn wrote on Twitter, next to the prayer hands emoji. Frozen star Josh Gad added: “Praying for Jeremy Renner and his family.”

See the celebrities who have wished Renner well on social media here.

James Gunn says his ‘heart is with Jeremy Renner’ as actor remains in ICU

Jeremy Renner’s family releases first statement

08:07 , Peony Hirwani

Jeremy Renner’s family has revealed that he “remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition” in their first statement since the actor’s snowploughing accident.

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Jeremy Renner’s family releases first statement since actor’s accident

Jeremy Renner has several snow ploughs and firetrucks at mountain home

07:37 , Peony Hirwani

Jeremy Renner has a number of snow ploughs and firetrucks at his home outside Reno, Nevada.

The residence, which has five bedrooms and is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, also has a recording studio with various instruments, and an outdoor swimming pool along with a firepit, according to DailyMail.com.

Renner has renovated a large number of firetrucks, ambulances, and snow-ploughs to help the area handle wildfires and snowstorms, the outlet reported.

06:56 , Peony Hirwani

“Sending up thoughts and prayers for Jeremy Renner,” actor Robert Patrick tweeted.

06:18 , Peony Hirwani

Video of Jeremy Renner being airlifted to hospital following his snow-ploughing accident has emerged.

The video, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the helicopter lifting off to take the actor to hospital after he was injured s he ploughed the road near his Tahoe home on Sunday.

Loki’s Tara Strong sends well wishes to Jeremy Renner

05:58 , Peony Hirwani

“My sweet Jer,” Tara Strong wrote on Twitter. “Loved you for decades. From a Senior Trip to the #MCU. Sending you and your closest healing love, light & strength for a full recovery.”

05:38 , Peony Hirwani

British actor Danny Hatchard wished Jeremy Renner a “full and speedy recovery.”

Actor makes several snow-related social media posts ahead of accident

05:12 , Peony Hirwani

Jeremy Renner made several snow-related social media posts this winter.

“Nearly done With sledding hill For the kids,” he wrote in an Instagram caption of a video showing a plough.

“Lake Tahoe snowfall is no joke,” he tweeted on 12 December.

American actor Treat Williams sends well wishes to Jeremy Renner

04:52 , Peony Hirwani

“Thoughts for Jeremy Renner and family today. I do my own plowing too,” Treat Williams wrote on Twitter. “Get well soon.”

James Gunn sends well wishes to Jeremy Renner

04:33 , Peony Hirwani

Plough runs over actor’s legs, causing major blood loss

04:13 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: New details are emerging with TMZ reporting that Mr Renner was ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his Nevada home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.

The plough, a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite a large array of safety features, leading to major blood loss, a neighbour said according to the outlet.

Another neighbour, a doctor, put a tourniquet on Mr Renner’s legs until the arrival of paramedics. Police arrived at the scene around 8pm on Sunday night, impounding the Snowcat, which the actor has shown himself using on social media.

Jeremy Renner’s family releases first statement

03:53 , Peony Hirwani

Jeremy Renner’s family has revealed that he “remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition” in their first statement since the actor’s snowploughing accident.

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Jeremy Renner’s family releases first statement since actor’s accident

Jeremy Renner’s neighbour saved his life after snow plow accident, report says

03:04 , Graeme Massie

ICYMI: Actor was reportedly ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.

Jeremy Renner’s neighbour saved his life after snow plow accident, report says

Jeremy Renner told Reno newspaper why he moved to the area

02:01 , Graeme Massie

ICYMI: The actor told The Reno Gazette Journal in 2019 what had attracted him to living in Washoe County, Nevada.

“In a big city, it’s hard to find community and even know your neighbours in a big city, but with Reno, I find I know quite a few people here. It’s just big enough, and it’s just small enough for me, and I love it,” said Renner.

And he added: “There’s no traffic, clean air, clean water, friendly, smiling faces here. I think it’s a majestic place.”

Actor has undergone two surgeries for injuries

00:22 , Graeme Massie

Jeremy Renner has undergone two surgeries to treat “extensive” injuries suffered during a snowploughing accident, a source close to the actor told CNN.

“His injuries are extensive,” the source told the news network.

‘My heart is with Jeremy Renner’: James Gunn among celebrities sending Marvel actor well-wishes after accident

00:01 , Graeme Massie

Renner is said to be in ‘critical but stable condition’ following snowplough accident.

Inga Parkel has the story.

James Gunn among celebrities sending Marvel actor well-wishes after accident

Actor ‘conscious, stable and speaking’ says report

Monday 2 January 2023 22:53 , Graeme Massie

The Hurt Locker star is said to be“conscious, stable, and speaking” in a Nevada hospital, according to Extra.

Renner will “undergo surgery today” as part of his “long road to recovery”, reported the outlet.

Actor makes several snow-related social media posts ahead of accident

Monday 2 January 2023 22:29 , Graeme Massie

The Washoe County, Nevada sheriff’s office has said that Mr Renner suffered a “traumatic injury” on Sunday morning in the area around Reno.

The office added that he was the only person involved in the incident and he was airlifted to an area hospital.

The Reno-Gazette Journal reported in 2019 that Mr Renner has a home in the Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe area.

He has made several snow-related social media posts this winter.

“Nearly done With sledding hill For the kids,” he wrote in an Instagram caption of a video showing a plough.

“Lake Tahoe snowfall is no joke,” he tweeted on 12 December.

Actor’s love of heavy machinery evident on social media

Monday 2 January 2023 21:32 , Graeme Massie

Jeremy Renner in ‘critical but stable’ condition after snow-ploughing accident

Monday 2 January 2023 21:02 , Graeme Massie

ICYMI: Jeremy Renner is in a “critical but stable” condition after he was involved in an accident while ploughing snow, the actor’s representative has said.

The Avengers star was airlifted to hospital after he suffered “serious injuries” during the weather-related incident on Sunday 1 January.

“We can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while ploughing snow earlier today,” a spokesperson for the actor told The Hollywood Reporter late on Sunday night.

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Avengers star Jeremy Renner in ‘critical but stable’ condition after accident

Renner has ‘extensive’ injuries, says report

Monday 2 January 2023 20:31 , Graeme Massie

Jeremy Renner suffered “extensive” injuries in the snow plough accident that saw him hospitalised on 1 January, a source told People magazine.

First video of Renner airlift

Monday 2 January 2023 20:21 , Graeme Massie

Video of Jeremy Renner being airlifted to hospital following his snowploughing accident has emerged.

The video, which was obtained by TMZ, shows the helicopter lifting off to take the actor to hospital after he was injured s he ploughed the road near his Tahoe home on Sunday.

Renner’s Instagram shows off snow plough collection

Monday 2 January 2023 19:14 , Graeme Massie

Thousands still without power in Nevada from winter storm

Monday 2 January 2023 18:54 , Graeme Massie

About 22,000 customers in Nevada remain without power on Monday morning following the winter storm that hit the state, according to poweroutage.us.

Jeremy Renner reportedly injured by ‘Snow Cat’ machine

Monday 2 January 2023 18:25 , Graeme Massie

Dave Malkoff of The Weather Channel posted a video of how the machines are used in the Sierra Nevadas.

Actor has several snow ploughs and firetrucks at mountain home

Monday 2 January 2023 17:45 , Gustaf Kilander

Jeremy Renner has a number of snow ploughs and firetrucks at his home outside Reno, Nevada.

The residence, which has five bedrooms and is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, also has a recording studio with various instruments, and an outdoor swimming pool along with a firepit, according to DailyMail.com.

Mr Renner has renovated a large number of firetrucks, ambulances, and snowploughs to help the area handle wildfires and snowstorms, the outlet reported.

Weather service issues warning of winter driving conditions

Monday 2 January 2023 17:15 , Gustaf Kilander

On Sunday, the Weather Service warned those with travel plans in the Sierra Nevada region to be ready for winter conditions, including icy roads.

More than 22,000 customers were without power in the state on Monday, according to poweroutage.us.

More than 12,000 of those customers are in Washoe County.

National Weather Service issues snow warning for area where actor was injured

Monday 2 January 2023 17:00 , Gustaf Kilander

The National Weather Service issued a snow warning over the weekend for Reno and the surrounding areas.

A warning had also been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Weather Service in Reno reported that the Tahoe Basin at the lake level saw between 20 and 24 inches of snow on Saturday and Sunday.

People share tributes for severely injured actor

Monday 2 January 2023 16:30 , Gustaf Kilander

Jeremy Renner seriously injured while plowing snow in Nevada

Monday 2 January 2023 16:15 , The Associated Press

“The Avengers” star Jeremy Renner is being treated for serious injuries that happened while he was plowing snow, the actor’s representative said.

Renner, 51, is in critical condition although he is stable, the actor’s representative said Sunday. No further details on the extent of Renner’s injuries were available.

The actor has a home in Nevada. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that Renner was injured in Reno and was flown to a hospital. He was the only person involved, and the sheriff’s office is investigating, according to the release.

Renner plays Hawkeye, a sharp-shooting member of the superhero Avengers squad in Marvel’s sprawling movie and television universe.

He is a two-time acting 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 2008′s “The Hurt Locker” helped turn him into a household name.

“The Avengers” in 2012 cemented him as part of Marvel’s grand storytelling ambitions, with his character appearing in several sequels and getting its own Disney+ series, “Hawkeye.”