First image of Alex Manninger's train crash emerges after ex-Liverpool star's tragic death

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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Alex Manninger was pronounced dead at the scene as his car crashed into a train on a level crossing near Salzburg 15:50, Thu, Apr 16, 2026 Updated: 16:03, Thu, Apr 16, 2026 Photos from Alex Manninger's car crash have emerged (Image: Unspecified)Harrowing photographs from the scene of Alex Manninger's fatal car crash have emerged, as the former Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper died on Thursday morning. The 48-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after his car collided with a train at a level crossing near Salzburg at around 7.20am.Local police said that first responders used a defibrilator on Manninger, who was alone in his car at the time of the incident.

It comes as Liverpool have paid tribute to the former footballer, who plied his trade at Anfield between 2016 and 2017.The club wrote: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48. The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex's family and friends at this difficult time."Elsewhere, Arsenal also shared a statement to tribute Manninger, who spent five years at Highbury between 1997 and 2002.

Sharing a photograph of the goalkeeper, they wrote: "Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger."All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time. His achievements deserve the highest respect and will never be forgotten."Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."