TULSA – Members of the professional soccer team, the Tulsa Roughnecks, were involved in a wreck in Florida Wednesday.
Roughnecks Involved in Accident in Florida https://t.co/oXBXt1uxX3 pic.twitter.com/LObcxh8exU
— Tulsa Roughnecks FC (@RoughnecksFC) March 2, 2016
According to a statement, a van with six players inside crashed during travels from Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville, Florida.
The statement says four of the six players required medical attention and were transported to local hospitals. Three of the four received treatment for minor injuries and were released.
Currently midfielder Henri Manhebo is still undergoing care but is in stable condition.
The Roughnecks say “It is has been a trying day for everyone involved in our organization. We are very fortunate and grateful that the accident was not worse than it was. We appreciate everyone's concerns about the well-being of our players and ask that you keep Henri in your prayers. We hope to see him back on the field shortly."
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