Jeremy Renner broke more than 30 bones in snowplough accident

The actor Jeremy Renner has revealed he broke more than 30 bones during his serious snowplough accident.

Renner, known for playing the bow and arrow-wielding Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries on 1 January after he was accidentally run over by his six-tonne ploughing machine while trying to help a family member.

On Saturday, Renner, 52, thanked all those who have sent him messages of support as he shared a photo on Instagram of him receiving treatment while lying in a hospital bed.

The incident took place around the new year, near the Mount Rose Highway, which links Lake Tahoe and south Reno as it straddles the Nevada-California border in the US.

Scores of celebrities, including his Marvel co-stars, praised the actor for his bravery and sent well wishes in the aftermath.