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Grant Denyer in hospital after monster truck accident

Sep 18 08:00am

Grant Denyer, our former weather presenter, current star of Dare Denyer stunts on Sunrise and former It Takes Two host, has been taken to hospital following a major accident on the NSW south coast.

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The accident occurred while Denyer was in training for a show, driving a 'monster truck' at Dapto Showground, near Wollongong.

After attempting to jump five cars in the 'monster truck', Grant's vehicle landed heavily and left the star with a compressed fracture to his lower verterbrae. Further tests were to be carried out overnight.

Grant is now comfortable and resting with movement of his limbs. He was eager to get back in the seat for the Bathurst 1000 but on Sunrise, Grant's manager said this has now been ruled out.

Seven News revealed Grant's shattered vertebrae is broken into eight pieces.

Grant's recovery will take "months, not weeks", he said. He has now been moved to a Sydney hospital.

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++ Updated 2.47pm Thursday 18 September

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11. robyngough - Sep 18 07:36pm

Hey Grant .Just thought I would say gday my thoughts are with you and your family not a good way to make headline news .take it easyand do as you are told.everything will be fine.luva Robyn

12. grace.novak - Sep 18 08:47pm

get well soon we miss you already from my family

13. ruthbaldwin@rocketmail.com - Sep 18 10:09pm

Hi Grant, Get well soon. Concentrate on healing and recovering.
BAthurst will be there next year.

14. piparmaru - Sep 19 12:02am

Hi Grant,
Our thoughts are with you at this time, you have a long road to recovery, but you are very lucky to have so many people behind you for support!
Bathurst, will never be the same without you, but it will always be there next year!

15. hdimech - Sep 19 11:56am

Dear Grant, Glad to hear that u r out of ICU. Plz dont go 2 Bathurst this year. We want u 2 b back on Sunrise instead. Best of luck 4 the recovery. Remember EVERTBODY is hoping that u will b back on your feet walking SOON.
Best of health from helen and family Wyong NSW.

16. sb.jackson - Sep 19 01:49pm

Hi Grant,
My brother has recently broken his back in a similar place and way, and he is fast on the road to receovery. There are people out there that love you very much, which it what will keep you going during your recovery. Good luck, and wait for the physio, its gonna be a killer!

17. beam_mee_up - Sep 19 10:17pm

Common Grant its only one shattered verterbrae, get up you woos, do it for Brockie.

18. lyn_johnstone - Sep 20 03:16pm

Hi Grant, hope your recovery is going well. Thinking of you at this time. Hope to see you racing again. God be with you. Lyn from NSW

19. lyn_johnstone - Sep 20 03:17pm

Hi Grant, hope your recovery is going well. Thinking of you at this time. Hope to see you racing again. God be with you. Lyn from NSW

20. melodybrooks23 - Sep 21 06:23pm

hi grant denyer i miss you on dancing with the stars and dare denyer and you are handsome and cute.

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