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08/01/2009
Ronaldo Writes Off Ferrari In Tunnel Crash
Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has written off his Ferrari in a crash near Manchester Airport.
The 23-year-old Portuguese International escaped injury after his car collided with a roadside barrier in a tunnel between Wilmslow and Hale, Cheshire at about 10.20am today.
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was following in his Bentley, however was not involved in the crash.
Police said the United winger gave a negative breath test to officers at the scene.
The red Ferrari was badly damaged in the collision and one of the wheels had come off in the incident and was found about 200 metres behind where the vehicle had come to rest.
The Premiership club confirmed Ronaldo was not hurt and had taken part in training with his teammates after the crash.
A club spokesman said: "He was involved in an incident this morning. No other cars were involved.
"He's fine and is training as normal with the team this morning."
(JM/BMcC)
The 23-year-old Portuguese International escaped injury after his car collided with a roadside barrier in a tunnel between Wilmslow and Hale, Cheshire at about 10.20am today.
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was following in his Bentley, however was not involved in the crash.
Police said the United winger gave a negative breath test to officers at the scene.
The red Ferrari was badly damaged in the collision and one of the wheels had come off in the incident and was found about 200 metres behind where the vehicle had come to rest.
The Premiership club confirmed Ronaldo was not hurt and had taken part in training with his teammates after the crash.
A club spokesman said: "He was involved in an incident this morning. No other cars were involved.
"He's fine and is training as normal with the team this morning."
(JM/BMcC)
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