Liverpool: Liverpool’s Portuguese international forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre died in the early hours of Thursday morning in a car accident close to the city of Zamora, north-east Spain, according to Spanish authorities. The tragic incident occurred while the brothers were traveling on the A52 road when their Lamborghini sports car veered off the road and caught fire, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the 28-year-old footballer and his brother were involved in the crash under circumstances that are yet under investigation. The accident scene has raised concerns about road safety and vehicle handling on the A52, which is a significant route in the region. The news of Jota’s death has sent shockwaves through the football community and beyond, given his prominence as a player for both Liverpool and the Portuguese national team.

Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save the brothers. The accident has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans, teammates, and football clubs worldwide, who have expressed their sorrow and solidarity with the Jota family. The authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any external factors contributed to the tragedy.