Dermot O’Leary Escapes Car Accident While Filming For Comic Relief

TV presenter Dermot O'Leary is currently in the city of Kisumu, Kenya filming for Comic Relief. Two days ago, the X Factor star was sleeping rough with three homeless boys when a car almost careered into them. Tweets sent from the official Red Nose Account said Dermot and his three companions were shaken up after the incident and had a "lucky escape".

A car has crashed into a ditch feet away from the boys. Everyone is fine, but a big lucky escape. #DermotKenya pic.twitter.com/KwOLARN2bE — Red Nose Day (@rednoseday) March 7, 2015

Shaken up by the near miss the boys are chatting with @radioleary - main topics snow and Arsenal. #DermotKenya pic.twitter.com/wnzWH4zrP1 — Red Nose Day (@rednoseday) March 7, 2015

Incidents like this show the real danger posed to Fred, Maurice, Hannington and all children sleeping rough.

It's an incredibly vulnerable place to sleep, which is why Fred, Maurice & Hannington stick together #DermotKenya pic.twitter.com/BiDIu60V1s — Red Nose Day (@rednoseday) March 7, 2015

Red Nose Day takes place this Friday 13th March and it hopes to “bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people".

Thanks for all the support for the last 24 hours here in Kenya @rednoseday met some pretty special little fellas. X — Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 7, 2015