Serious accident in Italy. Italian basketball player Matteo Bettanti injured
A horrific car accident involving Italian basketball player Matteo Bettanti occurred in Vigevano, in the province of Pavia.
Details: According to Sky Italia, 21-year-old basketball player Matteo Bettanti lost control of his Ferrari and crashed into the wall of a flower shop. Bettanti was hospitalized in critical condition at Niguarda Hospital in Milan. Also in the car was 52-year-old entrepreneur Alberto Rignini, who suffered several fractures but is reported to be in stable condition.
Bettanti is known for his performances with Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano in Serie A2, and also gained experience playing in the United States at Montverde Academy. The basketball player missed almost the entire last season due to injury, but in recent weeks had been in talks with clubs about a return to the court.
Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano posted on social media:
“Matteo is in intensive care, receiving treatment and under constant medical supervision. Stay strong, Matteo, we believe in you!”
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