The newsreader, 46, spoke to his friend Helen Skelton about the scary crash as they headed on a road trip for their show Dan and Helen s Pennine Adventure.
The former Strictly star, 40, shocked listeners last week by announcing her departure from the station, claiming she wanted to spend more time with her children
Helen Skelton bid an emotional farewell on her Sunday morning slot as she explained she was leaving the show after just a year as she was struggling to balance work with her family life.
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