Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez has reportedly been involved in a tragic road accident that claimed the life of an 81-year-old man near the club’s training facilities early this morning.
According to initial reports from Italian media, the elderly man was riding an electric wheelchair when he suddenly suffered a medical emergency, causing him to swerve into the lane where Martínez was driving. Despite the footballer’s efforts to avoid the collision, the impact proved fatal.
Witnesses say Martínez immediately stopped his car and rushed to assist the victim while emergency services were called to the scene. Both a rescue helicopter and an ambulance arrived shortly after, but unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary findings indicate that Martínez was not speeding and that the collision was unavoidable due to the victim’s sudden movement into the roadway.
\The Spanish goalkeeper, who joined Inter Milan earlier this year, was reportedly deeply shaken by the incident and is currently receiving support from the club and his family.
Local police are expected to release an official statement in the coming hours, while Inter Milan has expressed condolences to the victim’s family and assured full cooperation with ongoing investigations.
The heartbreaking incident has cast a somber mood over the Nerazzurri camp, as players and staff rally around Martínez during this difficult time.
Reports indicate that Josep Martínez remained on the scene until emergency services concluded their work, visibly distraught by the tragic event.
Eyewitnesses praised his quick response and genuine concern for the victim, noting that he stayed by the elderly man’s side until medical personnel arrived. Inter Milan officials have since offered him time off to recover emotionally and deal with the trauma of the accident.
Fans across Italy and Spain have also sent messages of sympathy and support through social media, acknowledging that the incident was an unfortunate accident beyond his control. Investigations into the full details are still ongoing.
