Hamilton Accies have revealed former Dundee midfielder Ben Williamson has been injured in a road traffic accident.
The Fife footballer was an unused substitute in the Championship side’s victory over Airdrie on Saturday.
And Accies released a statement on Monday saying the Lanarkshire club is devastated by the injuries the 23-year-old suffered in a crash in Dunfermline at 5am on Sunday morning.
Williamson, a passenger, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following the accident at Queensferry Road, while the 26-year-old driver was arrested.
Hamilton Accies said: “We are immensely saddened by the news of the injuries sustained by our player Ben Williamson in a road traffic accident.
“At this time, we cannot comment on the circumstances of the accident.
“But we shall support Ben appropriately and he has our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
“Our thoughts are very much with him at this difficult time.”
‘He needs us now more than ever’
The player’s mum Avril later told The Daily Record her son was expected to undergo major surgery.
She said: “We have been told that he is going to make a full recovery but it is going to take a bit of time.”
His Accies manager John Rankin added: “First and foremost, the most important thing is that he is alive, that’s what I would say.
“He needs us now more than ever to get him through a tough period.”
The Blairhall-born ace, who attended Queen Anne High School, started his career at Rangers and has had loan spells at Dundee, Arbroath and Raith Rovers.
Williamson, a Championship winner with Dundee in 2022/23, joined Accies last January.
Fife football involved in road traffic accident
News of Williamson’s injuries has led to messages of support from the footballing community.
Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie said: “Great lad. Hopefully he’s on the mend very soon and back doing what he loves doing playing.
“Thoughts are with you wee man.”
The Raith Rovers’ seniors community club added: “Fingers crossed that it’s not too serious for him and thought to everyone involved in the accident.
“Wishing Ben a speedy recovery.”
Rangers’ Academy posted: “The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with our former academy player, Ben Williamson, and his family at this time.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash on Queensferry Road, Dunfermline around 5am on Sunday.
“The 26-year-old male driver was arrested and inquiries are ongoing.
“The 23-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
“The road re-opened around 10.15am.”
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