A West Ham co-owner has lead the tributes to Michail Antonio as the football world rallies around the striker following his serious car crash.
The Hammers confirmed that distressing images on social media today were indeed true – star Michail Antonio had been in a car crash.
Images on social media reportedly showed the silver Ferrari belonging to West Ham’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer seriously damaged.
Reports had claimed Antonio had been airlifted to hospital as a result of the smash.
Such is the nature of social media, West Ham fans were unsure whether the rumours had any substance.
Unfortunately they did as West Ham confirmed the worrying Antonio news and stated their ‘thoughts and prayers were with his family and friends’.
While incidents like this put football sharply into perspective, the beauty of the game is that it comes together in these moments.
Social media has been awash with tributes and messages to the stricken Hammers star.
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Now a West Ham co-owner leads the Antonio well-wishers as the club issue a big update and police release an appeal.
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Co-owner leads Antonio well-wishers as West Ham issue update
Reacting to the news, Hammers co-owner Vanessa Gold said: “My thoughts and prayers are with Michail and his family.”
In a significant new update this evening, West Ham delivered reassuring confirmation that their number nine was conscious, stable and communicating.
Although he remains under close supervision at a central London hospital.
But West Ham also urged the press to give the striker and his family some privacy.
“West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area,” the club statement reads.
“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.”
Meanwhile Essex Police have released their own statement confirming they are investigating the Epping Forest collision involving the West Ham star.
The force describe the collision as ‘serious’ and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Michail Antonio of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and West Ham United FC at Craven Cottage on September 14, 20...
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Police release appeal after ‘serious’ Antonio collision
“Officers investigating a serious collision in Epping are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage,” Essex Police state.
“We were called shortly after 12.50pm on Saturday 7 December to Coppice Row, Epping, following reports of what is believed to be a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari.
“Emergency services attended and the driver has been taken to hospital.
“The vehicle has been recovered and we are no longer on scene. An investigation will be carried out by our Roads Policing Unit.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote incident 605 of 7 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
“Alternatively, please email the investigating officer, PS Mark Hewitt.
“Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible. You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.
“Our Live Chat service is available on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can send and receive real-time messages with an online operator.
“To use the service, select the ‘Live Chat’ icon at the bottom right of your screen when you’re on our website. Or you can call us on 101.”
“Visit our ‘Help Us Help You‘ page to find out more about different ways of reporting.”
Hammers News joins the West Ham family in sending our thoughts and prayers to Michail and his family.
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