In a stunning and unexpected turn of events, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland was reportedly involved in a car accident late last night, just hours after celebrating his team’s emphatic victory in the Manchester Derby. According to eyewitnesses, a speeding vehicle crashed directly into Haaland’s car while the striker was on his way home, leaving fans across the world in a state of panic and disbelief.

Sources close to the scene revealed that Haaland had just left a private post-match dinner with teammates when the incident occurred. His performance earlier in the evening had been nothing short of spectacular — scoring two decisive goals to secure Manchester City’s victory over Manchester United. However, the joy of triumph quickly turned into fear when his luxury Range Rover was struck at a busy intersection near Alderley Edge, an upscale area often frequented by footballers.

One witness described the chaos, saying: “It all happened so fast. One moment everything was quiet, then suddenly there was a loud crash and we saw smoke coming from the cars. People started running toward the scene to see if everyone was okay. When we realized it was Haaland, everyone froze — it was surreal.”

Police and emergency services arrived on the scene within minutes. Officers immediately cordoned off the area as medics assessed the situation. According to early reports, Haaland escaped serious injury, but was visibly shaken. The other driver, whose identity has not yet been revealed, reportedly sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash, but preliminary findings suggest that the other vehicle may have lost control at high speed before colliding with Haaland’s car. Investigations are ongoing, with police gathering CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to piece together the events leading up to the collision.

Fans quickly flooded social media platforms, expressing concern for the Norwegian striker. Within minutes, hashtags like #PrayForHaaland and #StayStrongErling were trending on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. One fan wrote, “Football can wait — what matters is that Haaland is alive. We love you, Viking!” Another said, “The man just scored two goals for us tonight. Can’t believe this happened right after the derby.”

A Manchester City spokesperson later issued a brief statement:

“We can confirm that Erling Haaland was involved in a traffic incident following the Manchester Derby. He is safe and unharmed. We ask that everyone respect his privacy as the authorities continue their investigation.”

Haaland himself reportedly contacted his family and close friends soon after the crash to reassure them that he was fine. Those close to him described him as “calm but deeply shocked” by the sudden turn of events.

This isn’t the first time Haaland has made headlines off the pitch, but never in such a frightening way. Known for his discipline, fitness, and sharp focus, the 24-year-old striker rarely finds himself involved in controversies or reckless behavior. Fans and teammates alike describe him as a professional who “lives for football and nothing else.”

While his car was significantly damaged in the impact, the most important news remains that Haaland walked away without serious harm. His recovery will be monitored closely by the club’s medical team, though early indications suggest he will return to training soon.

As the football world breathes a collective sigh of relief, one thing is certain — this close call serves as a stark reminder that even heroes of the pitch are not immune to life’s unpredictable moments. For now, Manchester City supporters are simply grateful that their star striker is safe and sound.

“It could have been much worse,” one police officer at the scene commented. “He’s a lucky man tonight.”