Justin Bieber's grandfather breaks ribs in serious car accident

Justin Bieber is praying for his grandparents' speedy recovery after they were involved in a serious car accident in the early hours on Wednesday (28Dec11).

The Baby hitmaker's mum, Pattie Mallette, revealed her parents Bruce and Diane Dale were driving along a road in Canada when their vehicle careered out of control and flipped into a ditch.

The crash left Bruce with broken ribs but Diane escaped largely unscathed.

In a post on Twitter.com, Mallette writes, "My parents got into a car accident today. They flipped into a ditch & totaled (sic) the car but thank God they are alive! My dad has broken ribs. Plz (please) pray 4 him 4 quick healing! Count your blessings & forgive ur parents always. U never know what tomorrow holds!!!"