Two footballers in hospital after team bus overturns following collision with car

The crash occurred as Roman Glass St George FC were travelling back following a game on Friday

Author: Cameron HallPublished 7th Oct 2023

Two footballers from Bristol are in hospital after their team bus overturned when it collided with a car.

The incident occurred as players and staff at Roman Glass St George were travelling back from their victory away to Longlevens on Friday evening.

In a statement published on X, formerly known as Twitter, the club said a car, which they claimed was stolen, crashed with their bus.

We've asked Gloucestershire Police to confirm whether the car was stolen.

Two of the club's players - Louis Ward and Shea Mannings - and the Assistant Manager, Tony Beecham, were taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment.

Their injuries aren't life-threatening, and their families are with them at the hospital.

The club said they were "deeply upset and concerned for those involved" in the crash, and say they wish everyone a speedy recovery.