Wrexham star rushed to hospital after car crash as club release statement

Wrexham fan favourite Elliot Lee escaped with no major injuries after being involved in a car crash on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred following the Welsh outfit's 1-0 victory over Bolton at the Racecourse in their Vertu Trophy quarter-final clash.

It has been said that Lee was involved in a two-car collision while travelling back to his home after helping his side book a semi-final tie.

A Wrexham statement read: "Wrexham AFC can confirm that last night, after the Vertu Trophy match against Bolton Wanderers, a first-team player (Elliot Lee) was involved in a road traffic incident when returning home.

"The incident involved one other car and resulted in the drivers of both cars being taken to hospital.

"Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the club would like to thank them for their prompt response and action.

"The player suffered no major injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle is being treated for their injuries.

"The club will be making no further comment at this stage."

Lee - son of former England and Newcastle star Rob - has been a key player for the Red Dragons since joining in 2022.

The 30-year-old has bee part of the side that has achieved back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One.

In 135 appearances for the club, he has chipped in with an impressive 39 goals - hitting double digits in each of his opening two seasons.

And he's on course to make it three in a row, with Lee - Wrexham's top scorer this term - currently on eight strikes in all competitions.

Lee is the second Wrexham to be involved in a road traffic accident in recent weeks after James McClean walked away unscathed from a crash on the way to training in January.

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