Dean Gaffney injured in car accident Dean Gaffney's car accident in Derbyshire was described by his agent as a 'bad crash', but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Photograph: Jon Furniss/WireImage The former EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has been injured in a car crash in Derbyshire. The 34-year-old actor, who played Robbie Jackson in the soap, had just appeared in the play A Murder Is Announced in Derby when his car veered into the central reservation of the A38. Dave Read, Gaffney's agent, said his injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and he would hopefully make a quick recovery. "He's got some nasty head injuries but the good news is that he's going to be okay," he said. It was a bad crash and we're grateful it wasn't any worse. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said: "We can confirm that a 34-year-old man was involved in a collision on the A38 at around 10.45pm last night. There was just one car involved that hit the central reservation. He was taken to Royal Derby hospital where he received treatment for head injuries but those injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening. Part of the A38 was closed for nearly three hours after the crash while the car, which was not driveable, was taken away. Friends of Gaffney, who has also appeared in The Bill and Ricky Gervais's Extras, wished him well on Twitter. Steven Van Der Lammie said: "Whenever I've worked with Dean Gaffney, he's always been so kind and funny ... I really hope he pulls through his car accident! x" Danny Panthaki said: "Hearing that Dean Gaffney was in a very serious car crash last night. Hope he pulls through. A top, genuine guy. Some feared he was critically ill before the news that his injuries were not life-threatening, and offered their support and thoughts for his recovery. Actor Tamer Hassan wrote: "Can we all pray for my good friend Dean Gaffney who has just had a bad car accident and is fighting for his life."