Manchester United's star forward, Marcus Rashford, experienced a harrowing incident on Saturday night when he was involved in a car crash shortly after his team's 1-0 triumph over Burnley. The accident occurred as Rashford was departing from the Carrington training ground of Manchester United.
Eyewitness reports suggest that Rashford's vehicle collided with another car. The immediate response saw the police arriving at the scene. Fortunately, neither Rashford nor the other party, a 74-year-old woman, sustained any injuries. The severity of the crash was evident as the airbags in both vehicles were deployed. Rashford's Range Rover, in particular, bore significant damage.
Demonstrating his concern, Rashford promptly exited his vehicle to check on the elderly woman. The two then proceeded to exchange insurance details. As a standard procedure, the police administered a breathalyser test on Rashford, which he passed without any issues.
Interestingly, the woman, who was returning from a babysitting job, was unaware of Rashford's identity until after the incident. A source shared with the Daily Mail, "She was very, very shaken and confused. She's not a football fan and didn't have any idea who Marcus Rashford is."
In a show of camaraderie, Rashford's teammate, Bruno Fernandes, arrived at the accident site to ensure the well-being of both Rashford and the woman. Fernandes later commented, "Rashy is fine. He's a bit shaken up, but he's okay. The other driver is also okay, which is the most important thing."
Rashford, acknowledging the outpouring of concern from fans, took to Instagram to update them on his condition. He posted, "I'm alright guys thanks for the messages."
The accident came on the heels of a significant win for Manchester United against Burnley, where Rashford played a pivotal role. He not only assisted Bruno Fernandes's goal but also created multiple scoring opportunities for himself.
Despite the setback, Rashford is anticipated to be match-ready for United's upcoming game against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. In light of the incident, Manchester United has expressed its commitment to enhancing the safety measures at the training ground and is collaborating with local authorities to determine the best course of action. Players and staff have been advised to exercise added caution while driving in the vicinity of the training facility.
