Popular news presenter and Sheffield alumni Dan Walker is out of hospital and “glad to be alive” after he was hit by a car earlier today.

The Channel 5 anchor, who lives in the city, was riding his bike when the accident happened.

Writing on Twitter, he said: “Bit of an accident this morning.

“Glad to be alive after being hit by a car on my bike. Face is a mess but don’t think anything is broken.”

Fans of Mr Walker replied with their best wishes, including “Get well soon” and “Sending you all our love Dan.”

Six hours later Mr Walker posted an update. He said: “Just got home from hospital. Battered and bruised but – amazingly – nothing broken.

“The helmet I was wearing today saved my life, so if you’re on a bike get one on your head.”

He also thanked those around him and the NHS for their help.