Wrexham star rushed to hospital after car crash as club release statement
Wrexham fan favourite Elliot Lee escaped with no major injuries after being involved in a car crash on Tuesday night. The incident occurred following the Welsh outfit’s 1-0 victory over Bolton at the Racecourse in their Vertu Trophy quarter-final clash. Lee had to be taken to hospital after being involved in a car crash on Tuesday nightGetty It has been said that Lee was involved in a two-car collision while travelling back to his home after helping his side book a semi-final tie. A Wrexham statement read: “Wrexham AFC can confirm that last night, after the Vertu Trophy match against Bolton Wanderers, a first-team player (Elliot Lee) was involved in a road traffic incident when returning home. “The incident involved one other car and resulted in the drivers of both cars being taken to hospital. “Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the club would like to thank them for their prompt response and action. “The player suffered no major injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle is being treated for their injuries. “The club will be making no further comment at this stage.” Lee – son of former England and Newcastle star Rob – has been a key player for the Red Dragons since joining in 2022. The 30-year-old has been part of the side that has achieved back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One. In 135 appearances for the club, he has chipped in with an impressive 39 goals – hitting double digits in each of his opening two seasons. And he’s on course to make it three in a row, with Lee – Wrexham’s top scorer this term – currently on eight strikes in all competitions. Lee was in action against Bolton on Tuesday – his 31st appearance this seasonGetty Having begun his career at West Ham, he finally left on a permanent deal to Barnsley in 2016 following five loan spells away. A move to Luton followed in 2017, and after a further two loans at Oxford and Charlton, he ended up at Wrexham where is an influential member of their squad. Lee is the second Wrexham player to be involved in a road traffic accident in recent weeks following James McClean‘s scare. Thankfully, the 35-year-old walked away unscathed from the crash as he headed into training last month. Fog and ice caused McClean to lose control of his black Audi and go off road near Wrexham Golf Club. The winger was cut and bruised, but still started in a League One clash against League One rivals Birmingham City the following day.
Wrexham fan favourite Elliot Lee escaped with no major injuries after being involved in a car crash on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred following the Welsh outfit’s 1-0 victory over Bolton at the Racecourse in their Vertu Trophy quarter-final clash.
It has been said that Lee was involved in a two-car collision while travelling back to his home after helping his side book a semi-final tie.
A Wrexham statement read: “Wrexham AFC can confirm that last night, after the Vertu Trophy match against Bolton Wanderers, a first-team player (Elliot Lee) was involved in a road traffic incident when returning home.
“The incident involved one other car and resulted in the drivers of both cars being taken to hospital.
“Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the club would like to thank them for their prompt response and action.
“The player suffered no major injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle is being treated for their injuries.
“The club will be making no further comment at this stage.”
Lee – son of former England and Newcastle star Rob – has been a key player for the Red Dragons since joining in 2022.
The 30-year-old has been part of the side that has achieved back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One.
In 135 appearances for the club, he has chipped in with an impressive 39 goals – hitting double digits in each of his opening two seasons.
And he’s on course to make it three in a row, with Lee – Wrexham’s top scorer this term – currently on eight strikes in all competitions.
Having begun his career at West Ham, he finally left on a permanent deal to Barnsley in 2016 following five loan spells away.
A move to Luton followed in 2017, and after a further two loans at Oxford and Charlton, he ended up at Wrexham where is an influential member of their squad.
Lee is the second Wrexham player to be involved in a road traffic accident in recent weeks following James McClean‘s scare.
Thankfully, the 35-year-old walked away unscathed from the crash as he headed into training last month.
Fog and ice caused McClean to lose control of his black Audi and go off road near Wrexham Golf Club.
The winger was cut and bruised, but still started in a League One clash against League One rivals Birmingham City the following day.
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