Hammond out of intensive care

Richard Hammond has been moved out of intensive care and is continuing to improve, according to the latest reports from his hospital.

At the request of the Top Gear presenter's family few details of his condition have been released, but a spokesman at Leeds General Infirmary clarified the latest news.

"This morning he was moved out of intensive care onto a high dependency unit," he said. "He is making satisfactory progress."

Doctors had previously stated that the 36 year old Top Gear presenter had suffered 'a significant brain injury' from the horrific high-speed accident but were 'reasonably optimistic' about his chances of recovery.