John Bishop reveals he crashed his car while swerving to avoid another vehicle

John Bishop has revealed he crashed his car while swerving to avoid another vehicle on his way to catch a ferry.

The comedian, 54, took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared snaps of his Discovery jeep after he ran off the side of the road in the scary accident. 

John explained the other vehicle also swerved on the road because the driver was trying to avoid hitting a ‘big chicken’. 

He wrote: ‘I was driving to catch a ferry to Ireland when something happened!! To avoid a car that was swerving to avoid a ‘big chicken’ as I overtook I ended up like this.

‘Nobody was hurt thanks to @landrover_uk being brilliant and no oncoming traffic. I missed my ferry but went on as a foot passenger on a later one thank to James and Tony from @dyfedpowyspolice. 

‘Amazing how helpful people can be when you need them and thanks to the other drivers for staying including Andrew who I think sadly hit the ‘big chicken’ anyway.’

John’s car had a broken windshield after the accident while there also appeared to be damage done to the front.  

The comic was taken from the scene by police and shared a video from the back of the police car.

Appearing in good spirits despite the accident, he said: ‘I’m in the back of a police car, these lads are helping me out. You’ll see pictures later as to why.’

The TV personality also shared a photo of himself standing alongside the two police officers who helped him out. 

Several of John’s followers commented on his post to let the comedian know they were glad he is alright.

One user wrote: ‘Blimey! Glad everyone was safe,’ while another added: ‘Hope you’re all good..’

Another said: ‘I passed this car earlier was wondering how it ended up there, the chicken explains it. So glad no one was hurt.’

John will be back on the small screen later this year in the 13th series of Doctor Who where he plays The Doctor’s new companion Dan.

The actor joined the cast following the departure of Ryan (played by Tosin Cole) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) during the New Year’s special Revolution of the Daleks.  

It comes after rumours emerged that Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor, will leave the show after series 13.

The BBC refused to comment on speculation, after it was reported that the screen star handed in her notice for the show.

Jodie reportedly told BBC bosses that she won’t be returning to the popular series following the conclusion of the upcoming series 13.

That will mark a three-year run for the actress, which is about average for recent actors playing the time-traveling alien.

Matt Smith, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi also appeared on Doctor Who for three series each, while Christopher Eccleston only appeared on one series after the show was revived in 2005.