Australian cricket legend Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46
15 May 2022, 06:58
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced.
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The news broke overnight, with police confirming an investigation into the accident while former team-mates and opponents including Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan paid tribute.
A Queensland Police statement read: "Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, that's taken the life of a 46-year-old man.
"Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.
"The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating."
Vale Andrew Symonds.
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 15, 2022
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically passed away at the age of 46. pic.twitter.com/ZAn8lllskK
Symonds, affectionately known as "Roy", played 26 Tests and 212 limited-overs internationals for his country and was noted especially for his ferocious hitting in the middle order.
Former wicketkeeper Gilchrist tweeted crying and heartbreak emojis followed by the simple message: "This really hurts. #roy #rip"
Ex-England captain Vaughan wrote: "Simmo .. This doesn't feel real .. #RIP"
