Jeremy Renner’s snowplow injuries are “worse than anyone knows” and could take up to two years to fully heal, according to a new report.
The Marvel actor was seriously injured in a New Year’s Eve incident when he was hit by heavy duty vehicles near his home in Reno, Nevada.
Renner was airlifted to a hospital for “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries,” according to a statement from his representative.
He underwent surgery and remains in the hospital, after which he shared several selfies and videos.
However, a source close to the “Hawkeye” actor told Radar Online that his condition is worse than has been publicly revealed.
“It’s a lot worse than anyone knows,” the source said. “Jeremy is very aware of the fact that he almost died there.”
Renner, 42, was helping a stranded motorist by clearing snow when his Kässbohrer PistenBully snowplow started rolling on its own. When he tried to jump on the wheel and stop it, the 6.5-tonne plow ran over him, crushing his leg.
The Oscar-nominated actor was breathing with “extreme difficulty” and was bleeding profusely from the head. The right side of his chest collapsed as his upper body was crushed by the car, according to a 911 log obtained by TMZ.
“Word is that the injury to Jeremy’s chest was so significant that it had to be repaired with surgery,” a source told Radar Online.
An insider told the magazine that it could take two years for Renner to fully recover.
“He’s had two operations so far and is likely to need more on his leg in the coming weeks,” the source said. “Doctors tend to skip surgery to allow time for the body’s natural healing process, and that’s the case here.”
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