Michail Antonio of West Ham United Hospitalized with Lower Limb Fracture After Car Crash

The Essex Fire Service has also confirmed that firefighters responded to the scene and successfully extricated a man who was trapped in his vehicle.

A number of Premier League clubs and players posted their support for Antonio.

"Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday's news," West Ham's latest statement added.

"As well as extending a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery."

The London-born Jamaica international joined West Ham in 2015 and has scored 83 goals for the club in 323 games.

He has scored once in 15 appearances for the Hammers this season, in a 4-1 victory at home to Ipswich in early October.

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The former Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday striker won the Europa Conference League with the club in 2023.

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