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Balotelli escapes unharmed after car crash

April 5, 2012
Mario Balotelli was involved in a car crash in Manchester city centre © Getty Images
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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was involved in a car accident in Manchester city centre on Thursday afternoon, police have confirmed.

The 21-year-old, who drives a Bentley, was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Medlock Street, near Deansgate.

Balotelli is understood to have been unhurt in the incident, but a passenger from one of the cars was taken to hospital as a precaution.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: "Shortly after 3.15pm on Thursday April 5, 2012, police were called to Medlock Street, Manchester City Centre to reports of a collision between two cars.

"The passenger of one of the cars was taken to hospital for precautionary measures.

"Inquiries are ongoing.''

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