Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson crashes his McLaren F1 supercar
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/art ... le2120523/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;British media say actor Rowan Atkinson, famed for his Mr. Bean television shows and films, is recovering in hospital after crashing his supercar.
The 56-year-old comedian, also known for the Blackadder historical comedy shows, was expected to be discharged on Friday after treatment for a shoulder injury, the Daily Mirror reported.
Atkinson’s spokesman could not immediately be reached.
Police and firefighters both said that a vehicle crashed late Thursday close to Haddon, a village about 135 kilometres north of London.
The car struck a tree, a lamppost and caught fire, authorities said. Firefighters said the driver was not trapped and he was taken to hospital.
Atkinson was driving his McLaren F1 supercar – one of the world’s fastest road cars, the newspaper said.


