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Los Angeles – Tiger Woods is in surgical procedure after struggling “a number of leg accidents” in a automobile crash in Los Angeles, California.
The LA County Sheriff’s Division stated that it “responded to a single-vehicle rollover” accident by which the “automobile sustained main injury”.
The 15-time golf main champion, 45, needed to be “extricated from the wreck” by firefighters and paramedics.
Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg stated: “He’s at present in surgical procedure and we thanks on your privateness and help.”
Steinberg confirmed the element in regards to the American having sustained “a number of leg accidents”.
Woods was on the Riviera Nation Membership in LA on the weekend as host of the Genesis Invitational event.
An announcement from the LA County Sheriff’s Division stated it responded to the crash “on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes” on Tuesday morning native time.
It added: “Mr Woods was extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a neighborhood hospital by ambulance for his accidents.”
The LA County Hearth Division said: “Models dispatched at 07:22 and located a single-vehicle rollover. One grownup male was assisted out of the automobile and transported to a neighborhood space hospital in severe situation.”
World quantity three Justin Thomas is certainly one of Woods’ greatest associates on the tour and expressed concern for his compatriot.
“I’m sick to my abdomen,” Thomas stated. “You understand, it hurts to see certainly one of your . . . closest associates get in an accident.
“Man, I simply hope he’s all proper. Simply fear for his children, you realize. I’m positive they’re struggling.”
An announcement from PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stated: “We’re awaiting additional data when he comes out of surgical procedure.
“On behalf of the PGA Tour and our gamers, Tiger is in our prayers and can have our full help as he recovers.” (BBC)
