Gordon Ramsay ‘lucky to be here’ after US bike crash | Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay has mentioned he’s fortunate to be alive after a “actually unhealthy” biking accident within the US.

The superstar chef mentioned sporting a helmet saved his life after the collision in Connecticut.

In an Instagram video, he confirmed an enormous purple bruise that appeared to cowl a good portion of his torso and shared photographs of a crushed helmet and torn clothes.

Ramsay, 57, mentioned: “Hey guys, it’s Gordon. I’d wish to share a vital message with you all. You know the way a lot I really like biking and triathlons and Ironman [races] and so forth and this week, sadly, I had a extremely unhealthy accident and it actually shook me and actually I’m fortunate to be right here.

“These unbelievable trauma surgeons, medical doctors, nurses within the hospitals taken care of me this week, they had been wonderful however actually, you’ve obtained to put on helmets.

“I don’t care how brief the journey is. I don’t care … these helmets value cash, however they’re essential, even with a child’s brief journey, they’ve obtained to put on a helmet.

“Now, I’m fortunate to be standing right here. I’m in ache. It’s been a brutal week. And I’m form of getting by means of it.”

Ramsay’s palms may very well be seen shaking through the brief video, posted on Saturday to his 17 million Instagram followers.

Alongside the submit, he wrote that he was “doing OK and didn’t break any bones or endure any main accidents however I’m a bit bruised up wanting like a purple potato”.

He added that he had been handled at Lawrence + Memorial hospital in New London, Connecticut, and that the helmet had saved his life.

Ramsay, initially from Johnstone, close to Glasgow in Scotland, has develop into one of many world’s most recognisable cooks after discovering fame on British tv 20 years in the past.

He owns a collection of eating places within the UK and US and is starring within the newest collection of US present, Subsequent Degree Chef.