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Newcastle legend Philippe Albert caught up in shocking car smash that leaves baby injured

Retired Belgian footballer, 49, involved in accident at a roundabout in Gilly

NEWCASTLE UNITED legend Philippe Albert has been involved in a car crash in Belgium that left a baby and one other person injured.

The 49-year-old was travelling on the N90 from Basse-Sambre to Gilly when he was involved in an accident.

Newcastle United legend Philippe Albert has been involved in a car accident

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Newcastle United legend Philippe Albert has been involved in a car accident

According to reports in Belgium, the accident happened at 1.30pm local time.


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Emergency services state that Albert was heading towards Charleroi in his Suzuki Vitara when a car came from a slip road and hit the driver’s door.

Both vehicles came to a stop across a roundabout.

Albert emerged from his car unharmed, with pictures showing his airbag had deployed.

The other car, a Citroen Berlingo people carrier, came off significantly worse in the accident, with images showing the front smashed and bonnet missing.

A man and his baby were in the car and both were injured – they have been transported to hospital.

Philippe Albert played almost 100 league games for Newcastle

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Philippe Albert played almost 100 league games for Newcastle