Hull winger Thomas unhurt after car crash
September 11, 2026 11:33
Hull City winger Sorba Thomas was involved in a single-vehicle collision close to the club’s training base on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning. Images showed his grey Land Rover Defender overturned with broken windows; the club confirmed Thomas walked away from the crash uninjured.
Humberside Police and other emergency services were at the scene and asked people to avoid the area. Local residents reported the incident blocked the road and disrupted daily routines.
KEY CONTEXT
Thomas, 27, recently completed a move to Hull City from Stoke City and signed a four-year contract running until summer 2030 for an undisclosed fee. The club said it was relieved by reports that he sustained no injuries and noted images of the damaged vehicle had been shared on social media.
WHY IT MATTERS
As a newly signed Premier League winger, Thomas’s fitness and availability are important to Hull’s squad plans; confirmation that he was unhurt removes an immediate concern for the club. The incident also highlights how a crash near the training ground disrupted the local road and community on a weekday morning.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Look for any further statements from Humberside Police about the circumstances of the collision and from Hull City regarding Thomas’s availability for training and matches. Local authorities or the club may also provide updates on road reopenings or follow-up safety measures.
KEY FACTS
- Crash occurred on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham at about 08:30 BST on Friday morning.
- Vehicle was a grey Land Rover Defender shown overturned with broken windows.
- Hull City confirmed Sorba Thomas was uninjured and emerged unscathed.
- Emergency services remained at the scene and the police asked people to avoid the area.
- Thomas joined Hull this month from Stoke City on a four-year deal until summer 2030.