Alex Manninger dead updates: Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper dies in horror train crash
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(Image: Getty)Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has tragically died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. 4 mins ago14:58 Jack McEachenLiverpool pay tributeLiverpool have released a statement following the passing of their former goalkeeper.They wrote: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48."The Austrian arrived at Anfield in July 2016 to spend the final season of his lengthy playing career as a Red."Brought in as an experienced back-up goalkeeper, he featured in two friendly fixtures and was named in the matchday squad on four occasions during that campaign."Manninger represented a host of clubs in Europe across two decades – including hometown side Red Bull Salzburg, Arsenal, Fiorentina, Juventus and FC Augsburg."He earned 33 senior caps for Austria, the first of which came in August 1999."The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex's family and friends at this difficult time."RIP Alex Manninger, 1977-2026" 9 mins ago14:53 Jack McEachenAlex Manninger was alone in his carGerhard Kronreif, an expert commissioned by the public prosecutor's office, went to the site of the collision and confirmed that Alex Manninger was the only person in the car at the time of the crash.Kronreif said: "Due to the type of vehicle, it's possible to precisely analyse the electronic data – and thus the driver's behaviour."He added that the train's data will provide further information on whether the red signal at the crossing was triggered in time, but Manninger was alone in his car for the crash.Alex Manninger during his Arsenal days.
(Image: Getty) 12 mins ago14:50 Jack McEachenAlex Manninger's car hit by trainAustrian reports claim that Alex Manninger died after his car was hit by a train in a horror crash.Kronen Zeitung state that Manninger was behind the wheel on Thursday morning, at around 8.20am, when a train hit his car.The passengers on the local train, thought to be around 25 people, and the driver, were unharmed.The Red Cross and local volunteer fire department rushed to the scene and performed first aid and used a defibrillator, but Manninger was pronounced dead at the scene. 17 mins ago14:45 Jack McEachen'Football loses a special person'The Austrian FA has paid tribute to Alex Manninger, who died following a train collision in his homeland.They wrote: "The news of Alex Manninger's death is deeply shocking.
Read our Privacy Policy 20 mins ago14:42 Jack McEachenFormer club confirms deathOne of Alex Manninger's former clubs, Red Bull Salzburg, confirmed that the ex-goalkeeper died on their social media page.They wrote: "We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident. Rest in peace, Alexander." 24 mins ago14:38 Jack McEachenAlex Manninger dead at 48We are bringing you the tragic news today that former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48.His death was confirmed by one of his former clubs, Red Bull Leipzig, with reports from Austria claiming that a train crashed into his car.Alex Manninger while playing for Augsburg.