Home and Away's Lynne McGranger flooded with support from co-stars after nasty fall

 Home and Away Irene Roberts actress Lynne McGranger shocked her fans and co-stars as she shared an image of her bruised and bloodied face following a nasty fall..

Home and Away star Lynne McGranger was supported by her co-stars after suffering a nasty fall.

The actress, 70, best known for playing Irene Roberts on the Aussie soap, took to Instagram and shared an image of her bruised and bloodied face after "face planting" the road.

She had blood on her lip, while her chin, nose and cheek were covered in grazes.

Lynne was taking her daughter's dog out for a walk and was accompanied by her friend Annette, who is also the mother of her son-in-law, when the incident took place.

Explaining what happened, the soap star captioned the post: "One minute walking your daughter and son in laws dog with your MOG ( mother of the groom) @annette_dickson Nek minit you’ve face planted the road." Lynne's past and present Home and Away co-stars were quick to send their well wishes to her in the comments.

Rodger Corser, who starred as Doctor Hugh Sullivan for 28 episodes in 2006, echoed: "My Lord!!! Was hoping it was for the show. Rest up Lynne. Ouch!!" While Demi Harman, who appeared on the soap as Sasha Bezmel for four years until 2015, penned: "Noooo I thought this was some sfx. feel better!!"The two immediately get on, but John (Shane Withington) can't help but feel like something is off with the newcomer. Noticing her apprehension around police officers, John is shocked when Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) welcomes her with open arms, revealing they are old colleagues and friendsAfter Harper moves in, she enjoys dinner with Irene and insists on cleaning up to thank her for her hospitality. But when Irene heads to bed, Harper gathers the spare food and takes it to her room. She then opens the bedroom window, where her fugitive sister Dana (Ally Harris) climbs through.