Inter Milan goalkeeper involved in tragic crash before training
Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez has been involved in a tragic road collision that struck and killed an 81-year-old man (Getty Images)
Inter Milangoalkeeper Josep Martinez was involved in a fatal road collision on Tuesday morning while on his way to training.
An 81-year-old man in an electric wheelchair was struck and killed in Fenegro, Italy, with reports indicating he suffered a medical episode just before the impact.
Martinez immediately stopped to administer first aid, but despite the arrival of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Spanish goalkeeper was unharmed but severely shaken by the incident, which is now subject to a police investigation.
Inter subsequently cancelled a scheduled press conference, and Martinez is currently the club's second-choice goalkeeper.