In a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon, West Ham United striker Michail Antonio was involved in a serious car accident which left him trapped in his vehicle for almost an hour. Footage shared on social media captured the shocking sight of Antonio’s damaged Ferrari, located in Essex, near the residence of club owner David Sullivan.
Fortunately, the latest news from the club indicates that the 34-year-old striker is now in a stable condition. West Ham released a statement confirming that Antonio is conscious and responsive, while being under careful observation at a central London hospital.
“West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic collision in the Essex area this afternoon. Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close observation in hospital central London at this difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family,” the statement said.
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Details surrounding the incident have since emerged, with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service providing additional information. According to a report from TalkSPORT, Essex Police said: “We were alerted shortly after 12.50pm on Saturday, December 7, in Coppice Row, Epping, following reports of what is believed to be a single vehicle collision, a Ferrari Emergency services responded, and the driver was transported to hospital. The vehicle was secured, and our presence at the scene was terminated. traffic police unit.”
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they are responding to the crash site. In their report, they noted: “Crews were called at 1:02 p.m. for a one-vehicle traffic collision. Firefighters reported a man trapped in his car and worked around the clock to free him by 1:45 p.m. The victim was released to the care of ambulance services.”
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Reports have emerged, including from the Daily Mail, suggesting Antonio may have suffered injuries to both legs, including potential damage to his femur, while he underwent tests in hospital. Meanwhile, the Telegraph reported a possible “broken leg”. This season, Antonio has appeared in 15 matches in all competitions, with one goal and one assist to his name.
Antonio, originally from Wandsworth, is a beloved figure among West Ham supporters and remains one of the most high-profile names in English Football. He appears regularly on the BBC’s Footballer’s Football podcast, co-hosted by Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson. Despite being called upon to join the England squad twice early in his career, he ultimately chose to represent Jamaica in 2021, winning 21 caps and scoring five goals since then.
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