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06/05/2009
Manchester United Boss's Grandchildren Injured In Crash
The 10-year-old grandson of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery after being involved in a car crash with his mother and sister.
Nadine Ferguson, 30, the ex-wife of Sir Alex's son Darren, was airlifted to hospital in Manchester following the crash near her Cheshire home on Tuesday.
Ten-year-old Charlie and Grace, six, were being driven to school on Tuesday morning by their mother, when the black Vauxhall Corsa she was driving collided with a Ford Fiesta.
The Fiesta driver, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with leg injuries and was in a stable condition.
Mrs Ferguson was taken by air ambulance to Manchester's Wythenshawe Hospital where her condition is said to be serious but not life-threatening.
Grace was treated for minor injuries, and kept overnight at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Meanwhile Charlie, was transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool where the surgery took place. His condition is described as serious but stable.
A spokeswoman for Manchester United said: "This is a private matter for Sir Alex and his family."
(JM/BMcC)
Nadine Ferguson, 30, the ex-wife of Sir Alex's son Darren, was airlifted to hospital in Manchester following the crash near her Cheshire home on Tuesday.
Ten-year-old Charlie and Grace, six, were being driven to school on Tuesday morning by their mother, when the black Vauxhall Corsa she was driving collided with a Ford Fiesta.
The Fiesta driver, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with leg injuries and was in a stable condition.
Mrs Ferguson was taken by air ambulance to Manchester's Wythenshawe Hospital where her condition is said to be serious but not life-threatening.
Grace was treated for minor injuries, and kept overnight at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Meanwhile Charlie, was transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool where the surgery took place. His condition is described as serious but stable.
A spokeswoman for Manchester United said: "This is a private matter for Sir Alex and his family."
(JM/BMcC)
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