Sorba Thomas escapes unhurt after car overturns near Hull City training ground

Hull City winger Sorba Thomas walked away uninjured after his car overturned in a crash close to the club’s training ground on Friday morning.

The 27-year-old’s grey Land Rover Defender ended up on its roof on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham, a short distance from the Tigers’ base. Images from the scene showed the vehicle with smashed windows and significant damage.

Humberside Police confirmed emergency services remained at the location as investigations continued and urged the public to stay away from the area while they worked.

Hull City moved quickly to reassure worried supporters after photographs of the wrecked car began circulating online.

In a statement, the club said it was “relieved” to learn Thomas had not been hurt in the incident. They added: “The club is aware of images of Sorba's car circulating on social media and can reassure supporters that he has sustained no injuries and emerged from his vehicle completely unscathed.”

Thomas only joined Hull earlier this month from Championship side Stoke City. For the club, and for the player, the story here is simple: a serious-looking crash, a frightening set of pictures – and a huge sigh of relief that he walked away without a scratch.