Jeremy Renner confirms he's home from hospital following snow plough injury: 'Brain fog in recovery'

Jeremy Renner has confirmed he has been released from hospital and will continue his recovery from a near-fatal snow plough accident from home.

Responding to a tweet promoting the latest episode of his TV series Mayor of Kingstown, Renner, 52, wrote: "Outside my brain fog in recovery, I was very excited to watch episode 201 with my family at home."

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Earlier in the day, the actor had shared a photo of an icy road that appeared to be near his home in Nevada in the US.

He captioned the photo: "It's a rough ride over the pass. Be safe out there Reno/Tahoe."

Responding to his Twitter update, one of his six million followers wrote, "That's great news. I'm glad you're finally home with your family now. Sending all my love and prayers as you continue your recovery. Get well soon Jeremy."

Another tweeted: "So glad you are home and with your family. This season is just as moving and powerful as last. Healing winds and walk in beauty. Been praying for you daily."

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Renner was rushed to hospital in a critical condition on January 1, having suffered "blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries" after he was run over by a Snowcat while helping a family member whose vehicle had become lodged in the snow.

Authorities have labelled the incident a "tragic accident."

"He was being a great neighbour and he was ploughing those roads for his neighbours," local sheriff Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said.

Balaam said Renner had used his Pistenbully snow groomer, a 6.35-tonne vehicle he owns, to tow another personal vehicle that had become snowbound on a private road he shares with neighbours.

"After successfully towing his personal vehicle from its stuck location, Mr Renner got out of his (snowcat) to speak to his family member," Balaam said.

"The Pistenbully started to roll. In an effort to stop (it), Mr Renner attempts to climb back into the driver's seat. It's at this point that Mr Renner is run over."

Renner suffered "blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries," undergoing emergency surgery.

Fans were happy to hear from the Hawkeye star, who began posting on social media, thanking medical staff and sharing updates.

"Thank you all for your kind words," he shared on Instagram along with a confronting photo taken in his hospital bed. "I'm too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all.

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