Diego BUONANOTTE Suffers Car Accident & Narrowly Escaped Death

A sad and tragic incident that happened during this festive and joyous season.

2008 Olympic Gold Medallist and River Plate striker Diego BUONANOTTE was involved in a severe car accident while heading towards Teodelina village in his father's vehicle. He was travelling with three close friends, all of whom died because of the crash. BUONANOTTE himself has been hospitalised.

The accident occurred on Route 65 in Santa Fe Province when the 21-year-old was heading towards the Teodelina village, where he hails from. He and his friends were supposedly returning from the neighbouring town of Arribenos.

It's been reported that the car, a Peugeot 307, hit a tree along the route around 6:45am amidst a heavy downpour. Authorities have also reportedly said that the car could have taken a slide against a small hill beside the road and then hit a huge tree. BUONANOTTE's three friends died shortly afterwards.

BUONANOTTE has been hospitalised at the San Martin de Venado Tuerto clinic. He is currently in the Intensive Care department. Initial reports suggest that he has suffered a broken humerus, collar bone, a pulmonary contusion as well multiple injuries. Authorities are now trying to find out whether there was any other vehicle involved in the accident.

On behalf of all Mundo Albiceleste readers and friends, our thoughts and prayers goes to the family of BUONANOTTE’s three friends. We also wish him to get well soon and speedy recovery.