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Hull City winger Sorba Thomas unhurt after crash

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Hull City winger Sorba Thomas flipped his Land Rover Defender near the Cottingham training ground on Friday morning.
Hull City confirmed Thomas emerged from the overturned vehicle completely unscathed.
Police, fire crews and emergency services responded to the crash at around 9 am.
Thomas, who joined Hull for a reported £10 million fee, is expected to travel for Saturday’s match against Chelsea.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in Eagle, Colorado, a case that damaged his reputation and prompted heightened scrutiny of player conduct and insurance practices. Decades later, English clubs such as Hull City have echoed that caution, tightening vehicle-use policies after Sorba Thomas’s £10 million signing overturned his Land Rover before a match.

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Story summary

Hull City winger Sorba Thomas flipped his Land Rover Defender near the Cottingham training ground on Friday morning.
Hull City confirmed Thomas emerged from the overturned vehicle completely unscathed.
Police, fire crews and emergency services responded to the crash at around 9 am.
Thomas, who joined Hull for a reported £10 million fee, is expected to travel for Saturday’s match against Chelsea.

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