Alex Manninger tragically dies in train collision
Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper passes away
The football world is in mourning following the tragic news that former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has passed away at the age of 48.
Circumstances of the incident
The Austrian shot-stopper lost his life after his car was struck by a train at a railway crossing in his homeland on Thursday morning. Local authorities in Salzburg confirmed that the fatal incident occurred at approximately 08:20 local time at a level crossing, where Manninger's vehicle was struck by an oncoming train.
- Alex Manninger was 48 years old
- He played for Arsenal and Liverpool
- The incident occurred at a railway crossing in Salzburg
The incident is reported by the BBC as a tragic accident.
Tributes and condolences
The football world is coming to terms with the loss of Alex Manninger, a respected figure in the sport.
