Arsenal star involved in motor accident after his £105,000 car overturns on motorway

Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles was filmed surveying the wreck of his £105,000 car after flipping it on the M25.

The 23-year-old had a lucky escape after his Mercedes G-Wagon tipped onto its side following a smash with another car on the busy motorway on Wednesday morning.

An Arsenal spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a car accident involving Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Ainsley is unhurt and at home.”

The Gunners starlet was spotted sat on his phone at the side of the road in the moments after the shocking crash which led to rush hour tailbacks between junctions 23 and 25.

Footage from a passing car showed Maitland-Niles looking glum – adding to the misery of missing out on Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad after his England first-team call-up last year.

A source said: “It was a shocking accident and looked like complete carnage at the scene.

“As we were passing by we were amazed to seen Maitland-Niles at the side of the road. It looked like he was OK – he was sat there on his phone but his car was a mess.

“I think he’s had a lucky escape that’s for sure. I’d imagine he was petrified thinking about what it could have meant for his career.”

Police, paramedics and firefighters all attended the smash at about 7.30am.

The elderly driver of the other car was also seen out of her vehicle and being supported by firefighters in the moments after the smash.

Rumours that the England international had been at the wheel had been circulating on WhatsApp and social media all day.

Arsenal’s club doctor is reported to have called Maitland-Niles after the incident to check on his welfare, with the Londoner unhurt.

Maitland-Niles has been hailed for his versatility and is able to play left and right back and in a central midfield position.