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Former Arsenal player and Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger died tragically connected Thursday aft nan conveyance he was driving was struck by a train astatine a railroad crossing successful Salzburg, constabulary said. He was 48.
Manninger was not instantly identified by law enforcement, but a number of his erstwhile teams released statements connected societal media confirming nan news of his tragic passing.
Goalkeeper Alexander Manninger reacts during nan Bundesliga lucifer betwixt FC Augsburg and 1899 Hoffenheim astatine SGL Arena successful Augsburg, Germany, connected Feb. 1, 2015. (Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
"Everyone astatine Arsenal is shocked and profoundly saddened by nan tragic passing of erstwhile goalkeeper, Alex Manninger," nan team’s connection read. "All our thoughts are pinch his family and loved ones astatine this incredibly sad time. Rest successful peace, Alex."
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Police told The Associated Press that Manninger was progressive successful a fatal "traffic mishap involving a section train and a car" astatine a railroad crossing early Thursday morning.
"Upon arrival, emergency responders recovered that nan car’s driver, a 48-year-old man from Salzburg, had already been freed from nan conveyance by first responders and was undergoing CPR. Police assisted pinch resuscitation efforts, including nan usage of a defibrillator. Despite further efforts by paramedics and an emergency physician, resuscitation was unsuccessful. The man from Salzburg succumbed to his injuries."
Alexander Manninger, goalkeeper of Augsburg, celebrates pinch fans aft nan Bundesliga lucifer betwixt FC Augsburg and Hamburger SV astatine SGL Arena successful Augsburg, Germany, connected May 14, 2016. (Micha Will/Bongarts/Getty Images)
The specifications of what led to nan fatal wreck were not instantly known, but constabulary said nan car was struck and dragged by a train. There were nary further injuries reported.
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The decease of nan erstwhile English Premier League pro sent shockwaves passim nan shot community.
"We mourn nan nonaccomplishment of our erstwhile subordinate Alexander Manninger, who tragically mislaid his life successful a postulation accident," FC Red Bull Salzburg wrote connected X. "Our thoughts are pinch his family and friends. Rest successful peace, Alexander."
"Liverpool FC is profoundly saddened by nan passing of erstwhile goalkeeper Alex Manninger astatine nan property of 48," Liverpool added successful a abstracted station connected X. "The thoughts of everyone astatine LFC are pinch Alex's family and friends astatine this difficult time."
Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger watches nan action during their Europa League Group A lucifer against Manchester City successful Manchester, England, connected Sept. 30, 2010. (Scott Heppell/AP)
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"Today is simply a terribly sad day. He has near america not only arsenic a awesome athlete, but arsenic a man of uncommon values: humility, dedication, and an bonzer master seriousness," Juventus said successful a translated statement. "Juventus expresses its condolences for nan passing of Alex Manninger and stands pinch nan family successful this infinitesimal of grief."
Manninger won nan 1998 Premier League and FA Cup pinch Arsenal and was besides a Serie A victor pinch Juventus. He made 33 appearances for Austria.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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