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Jay Leno has actually broken his collar bone, 2 ribs and split both kneecaps in a motorbike mishap – simply 2 months after suffering terrible burns when a steam engine blew up in his face.

The comic, 72, was riding a classic bike in Las Vegas on January 17 when he pulled into a car park and was eliminated by a piece of wire that was strung throughout the street without a transfer it.

His CNBC motor program was likewise canceled today – contributing to a string of bad fortune for Leno.

He informed the Las Vegas Review-Journal: ‘Simply recently, I got knocked off my bike. So I have actually got a damaged collarbone. I have actually got 2 damaged ribs. I have actually got 2 broken kneecaps.

‘ However I’m okay! I’m okay, I’m working. I’m working this weekend.

Leno was severely injured after crashing a classic motorcycle on January 17, simply 2 months after suffering major burns when an engine blew up in his face. He’s envisioned in a discount picture for his CNBC series Jay Leno’s Garage – which was ditched today, contributing to the star’s run of misfortune

Temporary skin grafts from 'human cadaver skin' were added to the comedian's body after he suffered horrific burns when an engine exploded in his face on November 12

Short-term skin grafts from ‘human cadaver skin’ were contributed to the comic’s body after he suffered dreadful burns when an engine blew up in his face on November 12

A doctor performed skin grafts on the star, removing his burnt skin and replacing it with skin from a skin bank

A physician carried out skin grafts on the star, eliminating his scorched skin and changing it with skin from a skin bank

‘ I denied a side road and cut through a car park, and unbeknownst to me, some person had a wire strung throughout the parking area however without any flag hanging from it.

‘ So, you understand, I didn’t see it till it was far too late. It simply clotheslined me and, boom, knocked me off the bike.

‘ The bike kept going, and you understand how that exercises.’

The crash is the 2nd major mishap for Leno in as lots of months – and contributes to a run of misfortune that’s likewise seen his CNBC motor program axed. CNBC axed his series Jay Leno’s Garage today, according to the Hollywood Press reporter.

Just months after his fiery accident that left him with severe burns all over his face, CNBC reportedly canceled his series Jay Leno's Garage

Simply months after his intense mishap that left him with extreme burns all over his face, CNBC apparently canceled his series Jay Leno’s Garage

Leno, 72, had hosted Jay Leno's Garage since 2014. It was first aired online just months after his final episode of NBC's The Tonight Show aired in February 2014

Leno, 72, had actually hosted Jay Leno’s Garage considering that 2014. It was very first aired online simply months after his last episode of NBC’s The Tonight Program aired in February 2014

Jay Leno's Garage first started as a web series for NBC.com in 2014, before a special aired on CNBC in August 2014 that prompted an upgrade to full-time series (pictured with guest Charlie Sheen on the show)

Jay Leno’s Garage initially began as a web series for NBC.com in 2014, prior to an unique aired on CNBC in August 2014 that triggered an upgrade to full-time series (envisioned with visitor Charlie Shine on the program)

Leno suffered ravaging burns to his face after a classic steam automobile engine he was dealing with blown up.

The renowned television host and his pal Dave Killackey were dealing with among his cherished classic car at his LA estate on November 12 when his 1907 White Steam Automobile appeared into flames.

Leno credits his pal Killackey with conserving his life. Killackey delved into action and covered his arms around Leno, smothering the fire.

Leno was hurried to the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills Health Center in LA where he was dealt with for third-degree burns and invested 10 days getting treatment.

Explaining that event in a previous interview, Leno stated: ‘The fuel line was obstructed so I was below it. It sounded stopped up and I stated, “Blow some air through the line,’ therefore he did:”

Leno had to cancel a performance in Las Vegas after the November incident

Leno needed to cancel an efficiency in Las Vegas after the November event

‘ And all of a sudden, boom, I got a face loaded with gas. And after that the pilot burner leapt and my face captured on fire.’

Stunning pictures of Leno’s injuries from the surge reveal his face was covered in distressing burns – and his whole face needed to be covered in plasters.

Dr. Peter Grossman informed NBC News that Leno suffered ‘reasonably major’ burns to ‘around 7 percent of his body,’ including his face, chest and hands.

He carried out skin grafts on the star, eliminating his scorched skin and changing it with skin from a skin bank. He kept in mind that ‘much of the density of the skin was hurt.’

Leno stated his newest crash will not stop him from working – and he’s slated to heading a funny program at the Repetition Theater for the very first time on March 31.

Jay Leno’s Garage, which he’s hosted considering that 2014, was canned today.

The program – shot at Jay Leno’s Big Pet Garage in Burbank – is referred to as, ‘a star-studded, action-packed expedition of all things automobile.’

The seventh and last season debuted in September 2022, though neither CNBC nor Leno have actually discussed the cancelation yet.

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