Spice Girl Mel B reportedly underwent more than three hours of surgery after being hospitalized with severe injuries including a nearly severed right hand. What caused her injuries was not reported.

She later posted a message online, writing: “Thank you to all the wonderful nurses dr’s and my amazing surgeon for the care and expertise given to me here at the hospital I’ve been staying at, suffering 2 broken ribs a severed right hand needing emergancy [sic] care.”

“The songstress also revealed she underwent more than three hours in surgery to repair her damaged hand and is now wearing a sling,” E! News reports.

Mel B is quoted writing: “I’ve had to unfortunately cancel my book signing today in NY, I [apologize] to each and every one of you who bought there [sic] tickets to meet me today. I’m absolutely gutted but I can assure you it WILL happen at a later date, I promise, but for now my right arm/hand is all stitched up and I’m trying to keep still to heal my broken ribs, ohhh the pain, but I’m in super safe hands with the care of everyone here at the hospital!!!!! Thank you all for understanding, I love you all #accidentshappen #needtimetoheal #hospital.”

E! News adds: “Fortunately, the mother of three got a special visit from her favorite gal pals, fellow Spice Girls Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie C.”

Mel B posted a clip of the visit on Instagram — you can see a screen shot below …