West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini has miraculously survived a motorway crash in which his car flipped onto its side, it has been reported.
The Argentinian midfielder, 29, is said to have been in a chauffeur-driven £70,000 Mercedes on the A12 when it lost control on Wednesday afternoon.
He is believed to have climbed out of the vehicle unhurt and is well enough to carry on training after being discharged by paramedics at the scene.
The team are gearing up for next week’s Europa League quarter-final clash against Lyon.
Lanzini is banned from the clash for excessive bookings during the tournament but is expected to be available for a Premier League fixture against Everton on Sunday.
The crash is said to have unfolded as he headed to the club’s training grounds in East London.
The chauffeur is believed to have survived although there was no immediate confirmation of any injuries suffered.
A source close to the star told The Sun: ‘It’s a miracle he’s alive, from what I’ve heard.
‘This was an incredibly near miss and could have killed Lanzini and the driver.
‘It’s common for West Ham players to use a chauffeur service – especially for those who live in town.
‘They were on a dual carriageway so it could have caused complete carnage.
‘Just goes to show, it doesn’t matter how much cash you have – we’re all just as vulnerable to a smash like this. Thank goodness he was okay.’
A spokesperson for West Ham was not immediately available for comment.
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