West Ham issues major health update after star Michail Antonio involved in horror crash

WEST Ham star Michail Antonio is "conscious and communicating" after a horror crash.

The club issued a major update after the terrifying smash in Epping, Essex, at around 12.50pm today.

They confirmed Michail is in a "stable condition"; and is being treated at a London hospital after the single vehicle collision.

The dad-of-four is "under close supervision" but is "conscious and communicating".

A witness told The Sun how the footballer was trapped in his Ferrari for 45 minutes before being cut free by fire crews.

A source added how the West Ham star's legs have been "shattered" in the crash.

In an update the club wrote on X: "West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area.

"Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.

"At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.

"The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course."

Earlier today they wrote: "West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time.

"The Club will issue an update in due course."

Fans on were quick to send their best wishes and prayers following the latest update.

One said: "Amazing news. Here’s to speedy recovery Michail take all the time you need."

Another added: "Good news! Glad to hear this."

A third said: "Wishing Michail Antonio a speedy recovery. Glad to hear he's in stable condition.

"Thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time. Hoping for a full and quick recovery."

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Officers investigating a serious collision in Epping are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage.

"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 vehicle has been recovered and we are no longer on scene.

"An investigation will be carried out by our Roads Policing Unit.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 605 of 7 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

"Alternatively, please email the investigating officer, PS Mark Hewitt."

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.

"On arrival firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm.

"The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service."

Michail has been at West Ham United since 2015 and played in a range of positions including right back, right midfielder, and as a winger.

The forward joined the club from Nottingham Forest and was named as the club's Player of the Year in 2017. 

Eventually, he established himself as the club's main striker and on 23 August 2021 he became West Ham's top scorer in the Premier League.

Antonio has made 15 appearances this season and scored once.

He is the club's all-time Premier League top goal scorer, with 68 goals.