Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland was reportedly involved in a serious car accident roughly 40 minutes ago, a jolt that sent shockwaves through the soccer world as word spread that the Norwegian forward crashed on the outskirts of Manchester while driving home from a late afternoon session at the City Football Academy;

eyewitnesses said heavy rain was hammering the roads when Haaland’s electric SUV collided with a delivery van at a busy intersection, the impact mangling the front end of his vehicle and triggering immediate airbag deployment as nearby pedestrians rushed over, dialed emergency services, and tried to help until paramedics reached the scene, with one local resident, James Porter, recalling a deafening crunch of metal and both vehicles spinning before Haaland’s SUV came to rest partially on the curb, the striker appearing dazed but alert; emergency crews stabilized him quickly and transported him to Manchester Royal Infirmary for evaluation, and within the hour his family,

via his management team, issued a short but emotional statement confirming he had been in a road traffic incident, was receiving medical care, and remained in stable condition, noting that while he sustained injuries, none were life-threatening, and asking for privacy as they focus on his recovery; Manchester City followed with an update just after 8 p.m., expressing support for Haaland and gratitude to first responders, saying he would undergo additional tests that night and in the coming days and that the club would offer further information when appropriate, while manager Pep Guardiola,

who had been at the training ground earlier, was said to be visibly shaken upon hearing the news; sources close to the medical team indicated Haaland suffered minor head trauma, bruised ribs, and a sprained left wrist, with no fractures confirmed, and doctors kept him under observation for possible concussion symptoms, meaning he would almost certainly miss City’s next match and could be sidelined for up to two weeks depending on his progress, a timeline consistent with guidance from sports physician Dr. Andrew Collins, speaking generally, that even apparently minor injuries from car crashes can linger, particularly those involving head and neck, and require rest and careful monitoring; as updates trickled out, social media flooded with

StayStrongHaaland messages from supporters around the world, some fans gathering outside the hospital with banners, others sharing highlight clips and notes of encouragement, while prominent figures weighed in too, including Norwegian legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who posted wishes for a speedy recovery and emphasized that health comes before football; Greater Manchester Police confirmed they had opened an investigation into the collision, saying early evidence suggested the downpour and poor visibility played a significant role but that they had not ruled out other factors, adding that the delivery van driver was treated for minor injuries and later released and that both drivers were tested for alcohol with negative results,

and authorities urged motorists to use extra caution given a recent uptick in weather-related accidents during the region’s heavy summer rains; for Haaland, who only hours earlier had been working through drills with teammates as City prepared for a crucial stretch of Premier League and Champions League fixtures, the crash was a sobering reminder of how fast everything can change, and outside the Etihad one supporter summed up the mood by saying that while fans love his goals, tonight they care only that he gets well; overnight monitoring at the infirmary was expected

with more scans scheduled for the morning, and while it remains unclear whether he returns to training in days or weeks, the immediate sense of relief that his injuries are not life-threatening has unified the sport’s global community in hoping for a full and safe recovery, reinforcing the message from his family and club to focus on health first even as City recalibrates its short-term plans; in the meantime, tributes and supportive posts continue to pour in, teammates have reportedly checked in privately, and medical staff remain vigilant, ensuring that any signs of concussion or complications are managed promptly so that when he does step back onto the pitch, he does so with confidence, clearance, and the knowledge that the football world stands firmly behind him