Scary news for Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton! After a 2-vehicle wreck in Charlotte today, the QB was taken away on a stretcher. All the updates are inside....
UPDATE:ABC News reports the tests came back and Cam suffered two fractures in his lower back, but he will not need surgery. His truck rolled over four times. No word on when he will return to the field.
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Nearby the Panthers' Bank of America stadium hours ago Cam Newton's truck collided with a car on the road and it resulted a pretty scary scene.
News crews captured footage of the aftermath and Cam laid out on the ground. But in one pic, he's smiling while being attended to by officers, signaling he's doing OK.
According to CBS News:
A truck that Charlotte Mecklenburg police spokesman Robert Tufano said Newton was driving was overturned on the roadway with debris scattered all over the street. The roof of the truck was caved in. Another car that appeared to be involved in the crash had front end damage.
The police were investigating how the crash happened on a bridge that crosses busy I-277 in the shadow of Bank of America Stadium, where the Panthers play.
While the scene of the accident seemed to be a pretty scary scenario, the Panthers organization, as well as the police department, say there are no life threatening injuries. Reportedly, Cam asked NOT to be taken inside the ambulance. But he soon obliged.
Cam Newton is in fair condition and undergoing tests at Carolinas Medical Center and will remain there overnight for observation.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 9, 2014
Charlotte Police statement: #CamNewton involved in 2 car wreck - taken to hosp with 'non-life threatening injuries' pic.twitter.com/goBqMS9lP7
— James Hill (@JamesHillABC) December 9, 2014
Based on pics of the aftermath, this could have ended much worse than it did. Thankfully, Cam seems to be OK:
Cam's fellow NFL QBs and players tweeted their thoughts and prayers:
Praying for you Cam that you heal up quickly boss!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 9, 2014
Praying for @CameronNewton
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) December 9, 2014
Praying for my bro Cam! Hope he's ok
— Mike Vick (@MikeVick) December 9, 2014
Praying for Cam @CameronNewton
— Captain Munnerlyn (@captain_41) December 9, 2014
U hope cam is ok sending some prayers up
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) December 9, 2014
Prayer's up for Cam!! Lord I hope it's nothing serious!
— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) December 9, 2014
Get well soon Cam!
Photos: CBS News/@jjones9/@theobserver/@TaddHaislop
