Nice fans involved in car accident en route to Lille for Ligue 1 match
No fatalities reported
Football news
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Fans of French club Nice were involved in a road accident while traveling to an away match in Lille. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on a section of the J9 motorway as supporters were heading out to back their team.
According to preliminary information, there are no life-threatening injuries among those affected. The club reacted swiftly, posting a statement on social media. In its message, Nice expressed support for the injured fans.
As a reminder, with five matches remaining in the season, Nice are fighting for survival, currently sitting four points clear of the relegation zone. The clash against Lille kicks off tonight at 21:05 Central European Time.