HORROR SMASH West Ham’s Michail Antonio trapped in wrecked Ferrari for almost an HOUR before being airlifted to hospital after smash
PREM star Michail Antonio had to be cut from the wreckage of his £260,000 Ferrari yesterday after a horrific road smash.
Posted Sunday, December 08, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
West Ham star Michail was airlifted to hospital after fire crews took almost an hour to free him from the car crash.
West Ham star Michail Antonio was said to be in a serious condition
Prem ace Antonio had to be cut free from his Ferrari after crashing the £260,000 motor into trees
Michail was said to be in a serious condition after hitting trees at Theydon Bois, Essex.
Shocking images showed his £260,000 Ferrari FF smashed into trees after leaving the road at 12.50pm.
Fire crews alerted by other drivers battled to release the 34-year-old striker by 1.45pm.
Dad-of-four Antonio was flown to a central London hospital.
Ex-wife Debbie travelled from her home in Manchester to be at his bedside.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: "He is in a serious condition.
"He is conscious and communicating but everyone at the club is very worried. We are all just praying he gets through this."
Onlookers reported grey smoke pouring from the car which crashed in Theydon Bois, Essex — close to the home of West Ham owner David Sullivan.
One said: "There were other cars stopped and people were on their phones calling 999.
"It was awful weather, rain, wind and very slippery on the road. It didn't look like another car was involved. It looked like it had spun out of control.
"I only found out later who he was. I hope he's OK."
A motorist who passed the scene added: "The right wing was ripped off, as well as the right front wheel and driver's door.
"I could see firefighters had to cut away parts of the car to get him out."
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews were called at 1.02pm. 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 Ferrari FF was the fastest four-seat car in the world when released in 2011.
It can reach 208mph and go from 0 to 62mph in 3.7 seconds.
West Ham said in a statement: "We can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident in the Essex area.
"Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends."
"The club will make no further comment this evening but issue a further update in due course."
West Ham face Wolves in their next Premier League match tomorrow night.
South London-born Antonio crashed a Lamborghini in 2019.
He began his career with non-league Tooting & Mitcham.
"Emergency services attended and the driver has been taken to hospital."
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