Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries following a “weather-related accident” on New Year’s Day, his publicist has confirmed.

The Marvel actor underwent surgery on Monday and is now in intensive care in a critical but stable condition, a statement provided to multiple US media outlets said.

Renner was airlifted to hospital following the incident, which happened while he was “ploughing snow” in Nevada.

The statement said that the 51-year-old’s family are grateful to the “incredible doctors and nurses looking after him”, adding: “They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”