Piers Morgan leads well-wishes for Michail Antonio after horror crash trapped him in his Ferrari for 45 minutes
The footballer, 34, was airlifted to hospital with “shattered” legs after the horror unfolded on Coppice Row, in Epping, Essex, at around 12.50pm. Horrific photographs from the scene show the shocking aftermath.




Michail’s silver Ferrari lay at the side of the road on the verge of surrounding woodland. PIERS Morgan has lead well-wishes for Michail Antonio after a car crash saw him trapped in his Ferrari for 45 minutes. An Essex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “Crews were called to High Road, Epping, at 1.02pm this afternoon after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car. There appeared to be extensive damage to the front, driver’s side, with the windshield crumpled. “It was awful weather, rain, wind and very slippery on the road. It didn’t look like another car was involved.”The vehicle has been recovered and we are no longer on scene.Michail was eventually cut free by fire crews at 1.45pm after being trapped for nearly an hour. Michail’s former team-mate Jobi McAnuff, who played with him at Reading, also wrote on Instagram: “Thoughts and prayers to Michail and his family.”
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A third said: “Wishing Michail Antonio a speedy recovery. Glad to hear he’s in stable condition.”At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.One said: “Amazing news. Here’s to speedy recovery Michail take all the time you need.””On arrival firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm. “Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.Piers Morgan posted his well-wishes on X after shocking photographs from the scene circulated.“I could see firefighters had to cut away parts of the car to get him out. It looked like he had some face injuries.”When West Ham later posted a major health update stating the player was in “stable condition”, the presenter added: “Good news…”.Ex-wife Debbie travelled from her home in Manchester to be at his bedside.One said: “There were other cars stopped and people were on their phones calling 999.Pictures revealed only the back of the car remained in tact.”Whoa… this looks very bad. Hope he’s OK,” wrote the Uncensored host.A source told The Sun on Sunday: “He is in a serious condition.Another added: “Good news! Glad to hear this.””If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area,” the club wrote on social media. “The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.”“He is conscious and communicating but everyone at the club is very worried. We are all just praying he gets through this.”A motorist who passed the scene added: “The right wing was ripped off, as well as the right front wheel and driver’s door.A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “Officers investigating a serious collision in Epping are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage.”Please quote incident 605 of 7 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”An investigation will be carried out by our Roads Policing Unit.Another source also claimed the footballer’s legs had been “shattered” in the crash.”Alternatively, please email the investigating officer, PS Mark Hewitt.””Thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time. Hoping for a full and quick recovery.””It looked like it had spun out of control.In an update on X, the club confirmed Michail is in a “stable condition” and remains in hospital after the single vehicle collision.”We were called shortly after 12.50pm on Saturday 7 December to Coppice Row, Epping, following reports of what is believed to be a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari.”Emergency services attended and the driver has been taken to hospital.The dad-of-four is “under close supervision” but is “conscious and communicating”.”The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”Onlookers reported grey smoke pouring from the car which crashed in Theydon Bois — close to the home of West Ham owner David Sullivan.“I only found out later who he was. I hope he’s OK.”
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It comes after the footballer’s £260,000 Ferrari FF smashed into trees after leaving the road.Fans on X were quick to send their best wishes and prayers following the latest update.
