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Crash injures Bialik, but she’ll keep fingers

“Blossom” and “The Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik is telling fans on Twitter that she’ll keep all her fingers after a car crash in Los Angeles sent her to the hospital.

Los Angeles police spokesman Richard French says the 36-year-old actress’s left hand and thumb were cut severely. Bialik’s husband typed for her that she’s in pain but her hand will remain intact.

Police say another car made a left turn and crashed into Bialik’s vehicle shortly before noon Wednesday.

Downey injured on set

Production on “Iron Man 3” is on hold after star Robert Downey Jr. hurt his foot during filming.

Marvel Studios said Thursday that Downey was injured while performing a stunt and “there will be a short delay in production while he recuperates.”

The 47-year-old actor is shooting the film in North Carolina.

“Iron Man 3” is set for release next summer.

– Associated Press

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