Car crash involving Luxembourg's U21 soccer team leaves five players hospitalized
In a shocking turn of events, the Luxembourg Football Federation (FLF) announced that the U21 national team's qualifier against France for the 2027 European Championship, scheduled for today at 6:30 PM in Lorient, has been postponed. The decision comes following a bus accident that occurred on Thursday evening in the Brittany region of northwestern France.
According to the FLF, the accident was caused by the bus driver feeling unwell. The driver, a 53-year-old professional, suffered a sudden illness while driving, leading to the unfortunate incident. Despite extensive reports, the driver's name has not been publicly disclosed in the available sources.
The incident resulted in five players from the Luxembourg U21 football team sustaining cuts or bruises. As a precaution, these injured players were taken to hospitals, although the exact locations and the details of their injuries remain undisclosed. It is not clear if any staff members besides the driver were injured in the accident.
The new date for the rescheduled game is October 3, 2026. UEFA confirmed the postponement to dpa, ensuring that the qualifier will proceed as planned, albeit at a later date. The original game was scheduled for today, marking a significant shift in the team's schedule.
The U21 team was en route to the qualification for the 2027 European Championship when the accident occurred. The team's journey and the unfortunate events that followed have cast a shadow over their preparations for the highly anticipated match against France.
The football community extends its sympathies to the Luxembourg U21 team and hopes for a swift recovery for all those affected by the accident. More updates regarding the players' conditions and the rescheduled game will be provided as they become available.
