British rapper Bugzy Malone has told fans he’s “lucky to be alive” after he was injured in a quad biking accident last week.

Bugzy – real name Aaron Davis – was involved in a collision with a car in Bury, Greater Manchester on Wednesday, after which he was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He has now given fans a reassuring update on his condition, posting on social media for the first time since the crash.

“They tell me I’m lucky to be alive, I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness,” the 29-year-old wrote. “But what I do remember is the [non-stop] love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support!”

He ended the message with the hashtag “#ImOK”, alongside images of the aftermath of the accident, and the injuries he sustained to his face.

Last week, his team told fans that the artist was in a “stable condition”, tweeting: “I can now confirm that [Bugzy Malone] is in a stable condition. He remains in hospital whilst being monitored and assessed.

“He would love privacy for him and his family while recovering so let us leave him at peace until stable enough to make a comeback on social media.”

They later said: “It’s been a very craaazy last 24hrs which was not obviously intended & shows how quick life can turn.

“I just wanted to say to everyone who has wished and prayed for bugzy & anyone in general, stay safe and keep healthy, keep your loved ones close and live your life! Thank You.”

Bugzy Malone released his debut album B. Inspired in 2018, reaching number five in the UK.

The album featured collaborations with Rag’n’BoneMan and fellow rapper Not3s, more recently teaming up with Aitch and reggae star Skip Marley on new music.