Scary Injury to Mel B Leaves her Broken Ribs and Severed Hand

Mel B. has to take time away from her busy schedule to heal some recent injuries.

The 43-year-old singer took to Instagram on today (Monday 12/10) to share a snap of herself bandaged up.

Wearing a blue hoodie with the word “Love,” the Spice Girls member holds up her right hand, which is bandaged in purple foam and held in a sling around her neck. According to Mel, she suffered two broken ribs and a severed right hand. Though Scary Spice didn’t reveal how the injuries occurred, she thanked both the hospital staff and her fans for their support as she heals.

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Thankyou to all the wonderful nurses dr’s and my amazing surgeon for the care and expertise given to me here at the hospital I’ve been staying at,suffering 2 broken ribs a severed right hand needing emergancy care,to having had to have over a 3 hr surgery to repair the damage hence the purple sling,I’ve had to unfortunately cancel my book signing today in NY,I appolagise to each and everyone one of you who bought there tickets to meet me today😩I’m absolutely gutted but I can assure you it WILL happen at a later date,I promise,but for now My right arm/hand is all stitched up and I’m trying to keep still to heal my broken ribs,ohhh the pain,but I’m in super safe hands with the care of everyone here at the hospital!!!!!thank you all for understanding,I love you all #accidentshappen #needtimetoheal #hospital

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The scary injury comes in the midst of a busy time for the singer, who recently released Brutally Honest, her memoir, and is set to tour with the Spice Girls next year.

It is unclear how Mel B sustained her injuries.

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