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Kevin Hart is being inundated with well-wishes from celebrity friends following horrific car crash

By Bella Fowler
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2 Sep, 2019 07:48 PM4 mins to read

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Messages of support for Kevin Hart from celebrities, former co-stars and fellow comedians are flooding social media after the beloved funnyman sustained major back injuries in a horror car crash on Sunday.

Dwayne Johnson, Terry Crews, and Bryan Cranston are among the celebrities who have shared support and well wishes to the star, after he was caught up in a severe car crash in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday morning.

According to TMZ, the Jumanji star was a passenger in one of his classic cars — a blue Plymouth Barracuda — when the driver lost control and swerved off the Mulholland Highway in Malibu Hills, crashing through a wooden fence and plunging down a gully around 1am.

TMZ reports that the driver of the car and a female passenger — later identified as Jared Black and Rebecca Broxterman — were found "pinned in their seats" under the crushed roof, with fire fighters forced to saw off the top of the car to free them.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Hart "left the scene to his nearby residence to get medical attention" before he was taken to hospital with major back injuries.

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Hart's friend and frequent collaborator Dwayne Johnson — who he is set to appear in Jumanji: The Next Level with later this year — shared a photo on Instagram of the two together on set following the news.

"Stop messing with my emotions brother," Johnson wrote beneath the photo. "We have a lot more laughing to do together. Love you man. Stay strong."

The two Hollywood megastars have appeared together in 2016's Central Intelligence, 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and this summer's Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw. In 2016, they hosted MTV Movie Awards together.

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Stop messing with my emotions brother @kevinhart4real. We have a lot more laughing to do together. Love you man. Stay strong 🙏🏾

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Sep 1, 2019 at 10:13pm PDT

Along with Johnson, Terry Crews tweeted "Get well soon, brother" to show his support on Sunday afternoon. He starred alongside Hart in 2004 comedy film Soul Plane.

Get well soon, brother 🙏🏾❤️

Kevin Hart Hospitalized After Serious Car Accident | Hollywood Reporter https://t.co/aLtKyjQQUi

— terry crews (@terrycrews) September 1, 2019

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston — who appeared with Hart in The Upside — posted a photo to Instagram with the caption; "Let's all send him positive energy and healing thoughts. He's a good human. Get well soon, brother. B."

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I’ve just heard that @kevinhart4real was injured today in a car accident in Los Angeles. Let’s all send him positive energy and healing thoughts. He’s a good human. Get well soon, brother. B

A post shared by Bryan Cranston (@bryancranston) on Sep 1, 2019 at 2:13pm PDT

Many other celebrities wished the star a speedy recovery on social media, including actor Marlon Wayans, and comedians George Wallace and Jeff Ross.

We need @KevinHart4real to be okay. 🙏🏼 💪🏽❤️

— Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) September 1, 2019
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Praying for you big guy.

A post shared by Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans) on Sep 1, 2019 at 5:19pm PDT

Sending one out to @KevinHart4real. May your spine be fine. May your back cut you slack. May your neck not be a wreck. And may the Lord protect your cord. Love you. pic.twitter.com/4eGYJzfym4

— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) September 2, 2019

My friend Rebecca who's my trainer & an endless source of inspiration in my life, was in a horrific accident with her fiancé Jared & Kevin Hart. I'm grateful everyone made it out alive. Please go give her some love & send some prayers to all involved🙏🏻❤️ https://t.co/6ZCxwKZOtP pic.twitter.com/cceOHLNY0g

— Tati Westbrook (@GlamLifeGuru) September 2, 2019
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Just heard that @kevinhart4real was in an accident today and was seriously injured. This man brings so many people smiles, laughter and positivity energy every day. Let’s send him some too #GetBetterKevin ❤️

A post shared by Gabriel Iglesias (@fluffyguy) on Sep 1, 2019 at 2:19pm PDT

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The car can be replaced. But the comedy world could never replace @kevinhart4real! #4Real #getwell #fullrecovery #prayers🙏🏾

A post shared by Arsenio Hall (@arseniohall) on Sep 1, 2019 at 7:19pm PDT

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