U2's Frontman Bono
Bono has suffered very serious injuries in a bicycle accident. REUTERS/Mark Wessels

U2 lead member Bono has suffered several serious injuries in a bicycle accident in New York on Nov. 16. The singer is far more seriously injured than what was reported in the statement released on the band's website.

The website statement mentioned only that an injured arm forced the band U2 to cancel their week-long residence on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. However, as per the latest statement given to Los Angeles Times by Dr. Dean Lorich, the high energy bicycle accident has fractured Bono's left humerus and injured the area around the orbit of his left eye.

In addition to the facial injuries he has suffered, the U2 front man's left shoulder was fractured at three points along with compound fractures on his elbow and a broken finger on the left hand.

Bono had to undergo a five-hour intensive surgery to restore all the damages and fractures. The fracture found at the left humerus in his upper arm was the most severe as the bone had been shattered at six places and even tore through the skin.

The bone of the arm was rectified by inserting three metal plates and 18 screws to bring it back to shape. Another surgery was conducted to rectify his little finger, which was also fractured badly.

The doctors also emphasized that the singer will require intensive and progressive therapy, but has assured that full recovery is achievable. The accident took place when the musician was riding his bike through Central Park. Bono attempted to avoid another rider, which resulted in the tragic mishap.

Bono was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was scrutinized through various CT scans and multiple X-rays, which were followed by a five-hour restorative surgery to treat his injuries.

This is the second time within 10 days that the singer has faced a life-threatening situation. Last week, when the U2 member was flying in a private plane, the aircraft lost a hatch while landing. The plane, however, landed safely but the incident was a close shave for the singer, as told by Fox4 News.