Jeremy Renner has thanked staff at his intensive care unit as he continues to recover from a serious snowplough accident.
The Marvel actor shared a picture from hospital of himself, staff and members of his family on his Instagram story on Friday hours before his 52nd birthday.
The actor, known for playing the bow-and-arrow-wielding Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hinted he has a long road to recovery as he said he was at the 'beginning of his journey.'
In the photo Jeremy was seen laid up in a hospital bed with a blanket covering his knees and a medical mask strapped to his face.
The Hollywood star was surrounded by the medical team and his mum and sister, who have been by his side since the incident.
“Thank you Renowned Medical ICU team for beginning this journey,” he wrote in the caption.
Jeremy was airlifted to hospital following the serious incident at the weekend.
Local police said that the actor was helping a family member free a car from heavy snow, when he was accidentally run over by his own six-tonne ploughing machine.
Authorities said the actor got out of the vehicle to speak to an unidentified family member, during which time, 'it was observed that the PistenBully [snow plow] was starting to roll', said Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam.
Balaam said at a press conference that Jeremy had tried to jump back in the vehicle but was run over.
A 911 call, obtained by TMZ, indicated that Jeremy's chest collapsed and his upper torso crushed as he also experienced heavy bleeding from his head.
He was airlifted to hospital on Sunday after suffering “blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries”, according to his publicist.
Friday’s post is the latest in a series of updates that Renner has shared on his progress while being in hospital.
On Thursday he shared that his mother and sister had treated him to a “spa day”.
“A ‘not no great’ ICU DAY, turned to amazing spa day with my sis and mama. Thank you sooooo much,” he wrote.
One of his family members was seen in the clip massaging his head.
Immediately after the incident, Renner posted a picture of himself from his hospital bed, thanking fans for their support, but saying he was “too messed up to type”.
Scores of famous faces, including his Marvel co stars, praised the actor for his bravery and sent well wishes in the aftermath.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill also posted 'Hey Jeremy- So great to see you on the mend, surrounded by your loving sis and mama. The whole world is sending you their collective [love]."
