A picture has emerged of the car Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were travelling in after the fatal accident that took their lives in the early hours of Thursday
A picture has emerged of the wreckage of the fatal accident that claimed the life of Liverpool star Diogo Jota. The forward passed away at around 00:30 local time in the Spanish province of Zamora on Thursday.
Jota's brother and fellow professional footballer Andre Silva, 26, also died in the accident. A tyre blowout on the Lamborghini they were travelling in caused the crash before a fire broke out.
This news comes just under two weeks after the Portugal international married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, with whom he has three children. They tied the knot on June 22.
A picture has now emerged from the incident, showing the devastating wreckage by the side of the road. Medical personnel can be seen around the destroyed vehicle.
A picture of the wreckage from the car crash involving Liverpool star Diogo Jota
Emergency services in the Castilla and Leon region confirmed the crash with a statement which read: “The 1-1-2 Castilla y León operations room received several calls reporting a vehicle accident at Km. 65 of the A-52, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. A car was reported to have been involved in an accident, and the vehicle was on fire.
“1-1-2 notified the Zamora Traffic Police, the Zamora Provincial Council Fire Brigade, and the Sacyl Emergency Coordination Center (CCU) of this accident. From there, a Medical Emergency Unit (UME) and the Primary Care Medical Staff (MAP) from the Mombuey Health Center were sent, who confirmed the death of two people on the scene.”
The fire had spread to the surrounding area(Image: Twitter@upuknews1)
According to El País, the fire damage from the crash prevented tests from being carried out to confirm that the two victims were Jota and his brother. A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Zamora said: “The investigation into the crash is being carried out by Civil Guard traffic officers. We believe the car suffered a blowout from the marks on the road. The full police report once it is completed will be submitted to a duty court in Zamora which has launched an ongoing judicial investigation into this crash.
“That report is going to take time to complete, probably about four or five days but possibly longer. At this moment in time it is impossible to say at exactly what speed the car was going but that is something the Civil Guard investigators will be able to detail at least approximately in their final report from things like the skid marks. What I can confirm is that no other vehicle was involved and no-one else was hurt.”
Tributes have poured in for the Liverpool star and his brother.
The Reds released a statement which read: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and André's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
Jota has passed away at the age of 28(Image: PA)
Pedro Proenca, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation also paid his respects, saying: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this early morning, in Spain.
Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.
“On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.
“The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute's silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women's European Championship.
“Lost to two champs. The disappearance of Diogo and André Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honor their legacy.”
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Donovan williams
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may your souls rip diogo jota and brother Andre sending sincere condolences to his wife family and all of liverpool from a fan
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edwardoefc
from L8, United Kingdom
What a unbelievable player only for his injuries he would have scored just as many if not more than Salah in my opinion rip fella condolences to his wife and children 💙💙🙏🙏
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Carlos Alberto
from KA1, United Kingdom
Such a tragedy for his family and friends and all Liverpool FC fans.
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Bogart
from Philippines
Devastating news. RIP, Diogo, YNWA.
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annmarie
from CH46, United Kingdom
such sad news great player and such a great loss, thinking of his wife. kids and mum and dad xx
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Alan Moreton
from Canada
Absolutely heartbreaking, I feel like I have lost a family member. All my love to his family and friends 💔
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Eszter
from Hungary
I still can't believe what happened. It's really hard to find words. We will miss you terribly. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. My deepest condolences to the whole family and friends.
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Kote
from Nigeria
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace ✌️ we lost an icon in football
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Daniela Holden
from HD6, United Kingdom
Stunned and devasted. Thank you Diogo for giving your all to Liverpool F C including your wonderful smile. I pray for your all your family including your wife, children and parents. I also pray for your brother Andre. RIP. YNWA
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Andrew Thompson
from Canada
Our condolences to your family and friends. You will be sadly missed on and off the pitch.