Two Pies players in car crash on the way to Melbourne Airport
Two Collingwood players have been involved in a car crash while travelling to the airport to travel to Sydney ahead of tomorrow’s preliminary final at the SCG.
Listener Ben told Neil Mitchell he saw forward Beau McCreery and medi-sub Josh Carmichael standing on the side of the Monash Freeway.
“It’s quite a big car accident, but they looked fine,” he said.
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Nine News reporter on the scene, Gillian Lantouris, said at least three vehicles appear to have been involved.
“It’s a pretty big smash,” she told Neil Mitchell.
“It looks like everyone is OK.”
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The club has confirmed forward McCreery and Carmichael were involved in a crash this morning.
“The welfare of Beau, Josh and the driver of the other vehicle remains the absolute priority,” Collingwood General Manager of Football Graham Wright said.
“Neither Beau nor Josh sustained any injuries, and we will provide them with the support required in this situation.”
Both players will travel to Sydney ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Sydney.
Image: Simon + Gerry (listeners)