Dual X-Games gold medallist Jackson Strong has released a statement following news reports of an incident at his family property on New Years Eve.

Strong is currently recovering in St George hospital in Sydney and will undergo surgery to his left thigh Friday to repair damage sustained during an incident involving common industrial acetylene gas.

It is expected Strong will make a full recovery and once recovered has reaffirmed his commitment to pushing the boundaries of freestyle motocross.

While it is expected there will be no long-term affects from the incident, doctors did praise the quick thinking actions of Jackson’s girlfriend Ash Wing for applying first aid, and confirmed the outcome could have been far worse.

Strong has thanked the medical teams at both the Lockhart, Wagga Base Hospital, St George Hospital, the Royal Flying Doctors Service, The Sydney Eye Hospital, family, friends, sponsors and fans for their support and well wishes.

No other statement will be made by the family at this time and they have requested the Strong’s privacy be respected until he is released from hospital.