Dave Hughes rushed to hospital after shock surf accident on Queensland beach: 'Worst pain of my life'

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Dave Hughes has been rushed to hospital following a surfing accident.

The 53-year-old comedian dislocated his shoulder while enjoying a day out on a Queensland beach, resulting in nerve damage and leaving him in excruciating pain.

‘Happy NY. Had my least sober NYE in 30+ years. Green whistle came after two hours of worst pain of my life, plus morphine and the rest of them,’ he wrote on Instagram.

‘Shoulder dislocation whilst surfing. 9 out of 10 level nerve damage’ he explained.

‘Shout out to wife, @surfersparadiseslsc, and GC medical professionals for their much needed help!

Dave Hughes has been rushed to hospital following a surfing accident. Pictured

‘Will be in a sling for a while, not sure when my next right-handed high five will be,’ he continued.

Alongside the caption, Dave shared several dramatic images of the aftermath of the accident.

He is seen hunched over with his arm in a sling while inhaling the famous ‘green whistle’ – which contains the powerful analgesic Penthrox, used to administer emergency pain relief.

A further image shows the television personality slumped in a beach buggy driven by a lifesaver, with a towel across his shoulders.

The 53-year-old dislocated his shoulder while enjoying a day out on a Queensland beach, resulting in nerve damage and leaving him in excruciating pain

‘Happy NY. Had my least sober NYE in 30+ years. Green whistle came after two hours of worst pain of my life, plus morphine and the rest of them,’ he wrote on Instagram. ‘Shoulder dislocation whilst surfing. 9 out of 10 level nerve damage’

Dave was inundated with well-wishes from his famous friends, including Myf Warhurst who wrote: ‘Oh no Dave. Take care’.

‘Oh no Dave! That’s horrible. If you need surgery (and I hope you don’t) I could narrate it for you with my @bondirescuetv Voice if you like?’ offered The Bachelor host Osher Günsberg.

Comedian Nikki Osborne wrote: ‘Oh god no! That’s horrendous. There’s goes your long held ambitions to be the national chicken dance champion.’

‘Is there footage of you falling off the board?’ joked comedian Lehmo.

Reality star Yvie Jones also saw the lighter side, writing: ‘Oh love. How awful. I hope you’re recovering okay. Legend wife for getting pics’.

‘Will be in a sling for a while, not sure when my next right-handed high five will be,’ he added