The actor from The Hobbit suffers severe injuries in a scary dune buggy accident.

Manu Bennett, known for his role as Azog the Defiler in The Hobbit trilogy, recently shared the terrifying experience he had in a dune buggy accident. In a recent Instagram post, the 55-year-old actor revealed that he had ‘almost severed’ his hand in the crash. While he didn't go into detail about how the accident happened, he did share that the off-road vehicle had flipped and essentially acted like a ‘bear trap’ around his hand. He even posted an X-ray of his hand, but warned that the actual picture was ‘too graphic’ to share on social media.

Bennett also expressed his gratitude towards the medical staff at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, who he credits with saving his hand. He even shared a photo of himself in the pool, showing his stitches and swollen fingers, as he continues to heal and regain mobility in his hand. One fan asked about his mobility in the comments, to which Bennett replied that he is ‘working back towards full mobility’. It appears that he is still in Dubai, as he has shared other photos from the city since the accident.

This is not the first time Bennett has faced a traumatic experience. When he was just 15, he lost his mother and brother in separate car accidents. He has previously shared that art and acting were a necessary outlet for him to cope with the grief. Bennett has since gone on to play various roles, including warrior-slave Crixus in the Spartacus series. He has also spent time working on building sites in New South Wales, which he credits with giving him the experience and understanding needed to bring his characters to life.

Bennett's story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of gratitude. Despite the challenges he has faced, he remains grateful for the body and gifts he has been given. And while it could have been much worse, Bennett counts his blessings and thanks God for watching over him. He continues to heal and work towards full mobility, with the support of his fans and loved ones.

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