Actor Morgan Freeman is in “serious condition” today after being airlifted from the scene of a car accident in Mississippi last night. According to TMZ

The 71-year-old was in a one-car accident around 11:30 PM outside of Ruleville, Miss. and had to be airlifted to the hospital in Memphis.

Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel last night. He apparently lost control, flipping his car several times. His unidentified female passenger had to be cut out of the car using the Jaws of Life.

Although he was reported in serious condition, early reports suggest that he’s going to be okay. Bill Luckett, Freeman’s friend and co-owner of his restaurant Madidi, told TMZ

“[Freeman] was sitting up and talking at the hospital. He has broken several ribs and injured his knee. [His female passenger is] suffering from bumps and bruises, but is ‘all in all in good condition.’”

Well, that’s good news. Also good news? Paris Hilton spontaneously combusted this morning, in the process taking out Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2″ in one flaming ball of divine vengeance. Unfortunately, that last part’s not entirely true, but it’s still good to hear in times like these. Words of comfort and condolence can really make a difference when people are grieving.

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