debut: 11/13/02
63,772 runs
Horrific images
Wishing him a speedy recovery
Wishing him a speedy recovery
West Ham United have asked for privacy for Michail Antonio and his family after confirming that the striker was involved in a serious car accident on Saturday.
The club issued an update after images were circulated on social media of a smashed Ferrari in Essex. The vehicle had suffered extensive damage and there were unconfirmed reports that Antonio was airlifted to hospital.
A club spokesperson said: “West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area. Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
“At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. The club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.”
A statement from Essex Fire Service said: “Crews were called to High Road, Epping, at 1.02pm this afternoon after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car. In arrival, firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm. The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”
The club issued an update after images were circulated on social media of a smashed Ferrari in Essex. The vehicle had suffered extensive damage and there were unconfirmed reports that Antonio was airlifted to hospital.
A club spokesperson said: “West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area. Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
“At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. The club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.”
A statement from Essex Fire Service said: “Crews were called to High Road, Epping, at 1.02pm this afternoon after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car. In arrival, firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm. The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”
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