Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries following a “weather-related accident” on New Year’s Day, his publicist has confirmed.

The Marvel actor underwent surgery on Monday and is now in intensive care in a critical but stable condition, a statement provided to multiple US media outlets said.

Renner was airlifted to hospital following the incident, which happened while he was “ploughing snow” in Nevada.

The statement said the 51-year-old’s family are grateful to the “incredible doctors and nurses looking after him”, adding: “They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”

Entertainment news website TMZ said Renner had been clearing the road around a quarter mile from his home near Lake Tahoe, to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.

The plough, called a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, causing major blood loss, a neighbour said according to the outlet.

The winter storm had left thousands of homes without power, and hundreds of roads closed across northern California and parts of neighbouring Nevada.

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Last month, the two-time Oscar nominated actor posted a video of himself in a 4×4 vehicle drifting in the snow with the caption: “Monday morning Pre winter preparation couldn’t be more fun !! #reno #tahoe.”

Renner is well-known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

He has also featured in films including The Hurt Locker, American Hustle, and Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

He is currently starring in Paramount+ series The Mayor Of Kingstown.

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