£70,000 has so far been donated to emergency services regarding Richard Hammond's accident.

But no risk takers have an important role in society and shouldn't pay unless by choice.

Some die and the world is less populated. Some succeed in an amazing venture and the world moves forward with new ability. Some suffer horrifically and the world learns about risk.

Risk takers teach us, no matter what the outcome of their risk. We can learn from good or bad results.