Former Premier League Star Eljero Elia Survives Three-Car Crash Destroying £270k Lamborghini Near Leiden

Eljero Elia, a former Premier League winger known for his time at Southampton, was involved in a serious three-car collision on the A4 motorway near Leiden, Netherlands, which destroyed his £270,000 Lamborghini Urus. The 38-year-old narrowly escaped injury when his car skidded after he tried to brake suddenly due to traffic coming to a standstill, with Dutch police confirming no serious injuries but transporting two drivers for questioning. Elia explained the crash to authorities before returning home, and investigations included checking for alcohol involvement. The accident caused significant damage to all vehicles involved and led to the closure of the motorway for several hours. Elia, who retired in 2022 and now serves as an assistant coach, has had a notable football career including stints at Juventus and Werder Bremen. This incident follows the recent death of Liverpool's Diogo Jota in a similar Lamborghini crash, highlighting concerns about luxury car safety among footballers.