The Dark Knight actor Morgan Freeman has been seriously injured in a car accident and was airlifted to hospital according to TMZ.

Morgan Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel last night right before his bad car wreck.

The actor was driving on Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County when he apparently lost control, flipping his car several times.

One source tells TMZ that Freeman has broken several ribs and injured his knee. His female passenger, we’re told, had to be cut out of the car using the Jaws of Life. A source says she’s suffering from bumps and bruises, but is in “all in all in good condition.”

Thankfully he was talking at the scene so lets hope it is just a few broken bones and nothing more. Although, broken bones for a 71 year old can be more serious.

It’s not time for you to leave us yet Mr. Freeman! You still need to narrate my lunch!

Update: From The Clairon-Ledger

“He’s resting quietly and has some fractures. Nothing life-threatening. Nothing permanent,” Luckett said. “He’s in good spirits, but he’s in some pain.”