American star Jeremy Renner, soon to be 52, known in particular for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel film series, was seriously injured while clearing snow in the American west, according to media.

“We can confirm that Jeremy is in critical but stable condition after a weather-related accident while clearing snow,” an unidentified relative was quoted as saying by “The Hollywood Reporter” and “Deadline” media on Sunday. .

“His family is with him and he is very well cared for,” he added, without specifying the conditions in which the accident occurred, nor its location. According to other media, the actor would be hospitalized in the city of Reno in Nevada.

Jeremy Renner, nominated for an Oscar for roles in 'The Hurt Locker' and 'The Town', owns a property near this town, in an area that has been subject to a heavy snowstorm in recent weeks.