Following a swift response by the National Health Services and Air Ambulances UK, Antonio, who was stuck in the car, was released from the vehicle and rushed to the hospital. The East London-based club has raised up to 60,000 Pounds through charity to thank the NHS and Air Ambulance for their services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWest Ham United will donate close to \u00a360,000 to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK charities following an auction of match-worn items from their recent Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe auction, which took place following Michail Antonio\u2019s road traffic accident, will see the proceeds equally split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity, the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK\u2019s Air Ambulance charities,\u201d read the statement by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Antonio is West Ham's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League, with 68 goals in 268 league appearances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are all grateful for the care that both the NHS and Air Ambulances UK have given to Michail during a challenging time for him and his family, and for what they continue to do every single day for people around the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPulling together during difficult times is what being a part of West Ham United is all about and on behalf of the team, I want to thank everyone for helping us to raise an incredible amount of money for two great causes,\u201d said West Ham captain Jarred Bowen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
West Ham United\u2019s woes worsened, with Antonio already out, the club confirmed a significant blow to their season with the news that captain Jarrod Bowen has sustained a fractured foot. The injury occurred during the Hammers\u2019 0-5 loss against Liverpool at London Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPulling together during difficult times is what being a part of West Ham United is all about and on behalf of the team, I want to thank everyone for helping us to raise an incredible amount of money for two great causes,\u201d said West Ham captain Jarred Bowen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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