Morgan Freeman released from hospital

Morgan Freeman has been released from hospital following his involvement in a car crash at the weekend.

The actor was discharged from the Regional Medical Centre in Memphis, Tennessee, after being treated for a broken arm, elbow and other injuries, a hospital spokesperson confirmed.

Freeman, 71, was airlifted to the centre's trauma unit on Sunday night after his car veered off a highway in Mississippi and flipped several times. He has since undergone surgery to repair nerve damage.

A female passenger and owner of the car, later identified as friend Demaris Meyer, was also taken to the facility.

Police believe Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel of the vehicle prior to the accident. Rain is also thought to have been a factor.

The Oscar winner, who can currently be seen in The Dark Knight, was earlier revealed to be in the process of divorcing his wife of 24 years.