INTER MILAN goalkeeper Josep Martinez has been involved in a tragic collsion in which he struck and killed an 81-year-old man.
The 27-year-old was reportedly driving when he struck a man in an electric wheelchair, according to reports from Italy.
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Inter keeper Josep Martinez has been involved in a collision in Italy
The incident occurred this morning at around 9:40am local time, in the province of Como, near Inter’s training centre.
Despite attempts from the footballer to render aid, as well as the efforts of emergency services including an air ambulance, the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
The Italian police will now begin their investigation into how the incident occurred.
Inter have since decided to cancel a press conference scheduled for manager Cristian Chivu later today.
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Martinez joined the club as a backup option in net from Spanish outfit Genoa last summer.
He has been called into action in the league twice this season, playing the full 90 minutes in Inter’s fixtures against Cagliari and Sassuolo in September.
He was expected to feature on the bench for the club’s upcoming match against Fiorentina tomorrow evening.
But his situation is up in the air as authorities and the club decide how to navigate the tragic circumstances.
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