Comedian Eugene Mirman Survives Scary Crash, Thanks Heroes

0:00It's April 4, I'm Cory with the story, and this is entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered and star driven. Eugene Mirman, the 51-year-old comedian who voices Gene Belcher on Bob's burgers, survived a scary car crash earlier this week in Bedford, New. Hampshire. On Tuesday, his vehicle slammed into a toll plaza and burst into flames, leaving him with serious injuries. A state trooper, some quick-thinking bystanders, and even Governor Kelly Ayotte jumped into help. The trooper, who was on the governor's detail, pulled Mirman out through a window while Ayotte grabbed a fire extinguisher from a nearby car to fight. The blaze, Mirman finally spoke out on Instagram Friday, posting a photo, and thanking everyone for the support. He called the rescuer as heroes, and praised the hospital staff for getting him back on track. He's joking about his crash-force screen time break now, saying he's doing all right all things considered, and feeling thankful to be alive.

1:00The crash is still under investigation with no charges filed yet, but Mirman's recovery looks promising thanks to those everyday heroes who stepped up.