Australian Cricket Star Andrew Symonds Dies In Car Crash
In a tragic incident, the former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds died after a single-vehicle auto accident near Townsville in northeast Australia. He was 46. The former star's death was reported by Cricket Australia on its website on Sunday, citing a police statement with details of the accident late Saturday night.
The statement says - Symonds was "a cult hero during the peak of his international playing career and one of the most skilled allrounders Australian cricket has seen". It further added, "The Queenslander was a larger-than-life figure who drew a widespread fan base during his peak years for not only his hard-hitting ways but his larrikin persona."
Symonds played 26 test matches for Australia and posted two centuries, but he was better known as a limited-overs specialist. He played 198 one-day internationals for Australia and won two World Cups. After retiring as a player, Symonds became a popular commentator for cricket broadcasters. Queensland Police said the accident occurred at Hervey Range, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) from Townsville.
"Early information indicates, shortly after 11 pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled," a police statement said. "Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant. However, he died of his injuries."
Soft Tissue Injuries
One of the most common car injuries includes soft tissue injuries. How is it different than the others? This injury is defined as connective damage in the tissues and the muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Whiplash is the stretching of head and neck muscles and ligaments in reaction to the sudden movement of a collision. A car crash can often lead to low and mid-back injuries like muscle sprains or damage to the spine.
Chest Injuries
The second injury type is a chest injury. Chest injuries during car accidents are the most common, they are usually spotted by the contusions or bruises, although serious injuries are also possible. In case of severe chest injuries, which primarily include broken ribs and injury to internal organs, urgent medical help is required. This happens since there is a very small amount of space between his chest and the steering wheel.
