by Staff Writer
Monday, 9th December 2024
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been rushed to hospital after being involved in a serious road traffic accident.
The Jamaican international was air-lifted to hospital after his car left the road in Epping, Essex at lunchtime on Saturday.
The wreckage of Antonio's vehicle
Said to be in a stable condition despite having sustained considerable injuries, Antonio - who is West Ham's leading goalscorer of the Premier League era - will continue to have his situation monitored.
Update: Essex County Fire & Rescue have confirmed they attended the scene of an accident where a man had been freed from the wreckage of his car..
Meanwhile Essex Police have asked for any witnesses - especially those with with dash cam technology - to come forward.
A brief statement published on West Ham's website later in the afternoon confirmed that Antonio had been involved in a major incident, adding:
"Everyone at the club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express sincere gratitude for the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown."
We'll continue to update this story as news breaks.
* Something to say about this story? Please visit the KUMB Forum to leave a comment.