Footballer dies in horror car crash – as two of his team-mates are left in critical condition

Footballer dies in horror car crash – as two of his team-mates are left in critical condition

Former Croatia international ​Nikola Pokrivac has tragically died at the age of 39 following a car accident in Karlovac, Croatia.

According to local police, the incident occurred on Friday evening as Pokrivac was returning from training with his current team, NK Vojnic, a fourth-division club.

The crash involved four vehicles and also claimed the life of another individual not traveling with Pokrivac. Two of his teammates sustained critical injuries and remain hospitalised.