Hull City's Sorba Thomas crashes outside training ground
Hull City winger Sorba Thomas was involved in a car accident near the club's training ground on Friday morning. The club confirmed that the 27-year-old player was unharmed and escaped the vehicle without injury.
Why it matters
The incident is of interest to sports fans and local residents due to the player's profile and the disruption caused to the local area.
Image source, Harry Shakespeare Image caption, Sorba Thomas's Land Rover crashed on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas has been involved in a car crash close to Hull City's training ground, the club has confirmed.
The 27-year-old walked away from the crash, which happened on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning. His vehicle, a grey Land Rover Defender, was pictured on its roof, with broken windows.
Humberside Police said emergency services remained at the scene and asked people to avoid the area.
In a statement, the club said it was "relieved" to hear its player, who joined the Tigers from Championship side Stoke City earlier this month, was unharmed.
The club added: "The club is aware of images of Sorba's car circulating on social media and can reassure supporters that he has sustained no injuries and emerged from his vehicle completely unscathed."
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