Harry Potter actor Jim Tavaré breaks neck, punctures lung in horrific car crash

Actor Jim Tavaré, who played Tom the Innkeeper in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is currently recovering from a horrifying head-on car crash.

Jim suffered a broken neck, punctured lung, 15 broken ribs, a broken leg, and fractured breastbones, his wife shared in a post on his Facebook account.

"This is Laura here. Now that his family have been informed, Jim has asked me to let you all know that he was involved in a serious car accident yesterday, a head-on collision," she posted.

"He's currently in ICU intensive care. He has 15 broken ribs, fractures in both breastbones, a punctured lung, multiple breaks in his right leg, and a broken neck.

"He's had two blood transfusions so far and is about to go in for his first surgery. This is for real, not a movie role. Please hold some good thoughts for him as he fights his way out of this."

In the accompanying photo, Jim is in a hospital bed but manages to flash a thumbs-up sign.

Fans and friends were quick to share their support for the actor on social media.