David Beckham and son, Brooklyn involved in car crash

Former England captain, David Beckham and his 15-year-old son, Brooklyn were on Saturday involved in a car crash outside Arsenal’s training ground in Hertfordshire, London.

Reports said the airbags of their Audi R16 deployed successfully and both father and son left unhurt even though the car was badly damaged.

BBC reports that police were called to the scene at about 1.29pm. Both Beckhams were left “shaken” after the accident.

Brooklyn, had before the crash played for Arsenal’s under-16 team in a match against Brighton and Hove Albion at London Colney. He is on a short-term contract with the club which he joined earlier this month.

According to a London Evening Standard report,

Thomas Cadman, who plays for Brighton under-16s, posted on Twitter:“Weird to play against Brooklyn Beckham earlier. Even weirder to be currently stuck behind David Beckham as he has crashed his car.” 

Archie Davies, another player, said: “Just seen David Beckham looks like he got in a car crash and hurt his shoulder. Star struck by seeing David Beckham tbh.’