Wrexham player involved in car crash as club issues official statement

Wrexham have issued an official statement after one of their players was involved in a car crash.

On Tuesday night, the Red Dragons were in action as they took on Bolton Wanderers in the quarter-final of the Football League Trophy.

Andy Cannon's strike in the 70th minute proved to be the winner as Wrexham sealed their place in the last four with a 1-0 win.

However, the victory has now been marred as the club confirmed that first team player Elliot Lee was involved in an accident when returning home after the match.

A statement from the club 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 statement went on to reveal that Lee did not suffer any major injuries.

It continued: "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."

Wrexham have confirmed that Elliot Lee was involved in a road traffic accident. Image: Getty

Last month, fellow Wrexham star James McClean was also involved in a road traffic accident.

According to a police statement, McClean's accident took place near “the A534 in Wrexham" while the Irishman was on his way to training.

Taking to social media, the 35-year-old wrote: "Now that the game’s out of the way, to address yesterday, an experience I never wish to encounter again.

"I am blessed and thankful I managed to walk away with minor injuries and return home to my family tho much to the disappointment of some smelly scruffy pathetic creatures that messaged my wife online, thank you for the messages of support."

Wrexham are back in action this weekend when they take on Northampton Town in League One on Saturday afternoon.