‘O.C.’ Housewives In Horrific ATV Crash — Disturbing Photos

The National ENQUIRER's spies say that "Real Housewives of Orange County" stars Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge are finally getting to be close friends again — but that was before Tamra wiped out while racing an ATV and sending her fellow housewife to the hospital! The two reality stars quickly chronicled their wipeout through social media, too.

This is Vicki's own view as she was airlifted to a hospital after things went wrong while filming in Glamis, Calif. Tamra was behind the wheel when the All Terrain Vehicle came down hard after riding high over a sand dune. Tamra — one of four people in the vehicle as footage was being shot for the show — was soon riding high to get some medical attention!

Tamra didn't seem very repentant as she posted a photo of her banged-up protective headgear, however — saying: "It's not a good Glamis trip until you break in your new helmet." But thens she added: "I've never been so scared in my life!"

"As the driver," added Tamra, "I have an overwhelming amount of guilt and thanking God that the 4 of us are alive."

Vicki already sounds forgiving, though — saying: "Amen to that, Tamra. We are extremely lucky to be alive, along with the other 2 who were in our vehicle. I believe my mother was our guardian angel during our accident yesterday. Rest up, Tamra, and maybe our next trip can be a spa day or Mexico to whoop it up!"