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Sydney: Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in what police said was a single-car crash on Saturday night outside Townsville, on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Police confirmed that the 46-year-old died at the scene of the mishap.
“Early information indicates, shortly after 11 p.m. (Australian time) the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled,” the police statement said.
“Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant. However, he died of his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.”
Andrew Symonds’ sudden death triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes in the cricketing world with a host of past and present players, including his Australian teammates and international stars, expressing shock and disbelief at the tragic news.
From former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and pacer Jason Gillespie to India’s Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, tributes poured in for the flamboyant all-rounder, who died in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland.
Symonds averaged 40.61 with the bat from 26 Tests for his country, but was perhaps best known for his exploits in white-ball cricket. He featured in 198 ODIs — scoring six centuries and 30 half-centuries — while also contributing 133 wickets with his handy off-spin and gentle medium pace.
Pained to hear the tragic news about Andrew Symonds. He was a brutally fierce teammate who never gave up on any challenge. May his soul rest in peace. At a loss of words thinking about his family 💔 My deepest condolences 🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 15, 2022
Very sad and shocking news of Andrew Symonds. Condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/BdBnXWKrwY
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) May 15, 2022
Terrible and shocking. Andrew Symonds is no more. Too many good people have gone away too soon. R.I.P. mate.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 15, 2022
Pained and heart broken at the passing of Andrew Symonds. A man of extraordinary talent, he was a real free spirit! RIP.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) May 15, 2022
We are saddened to hear of the tragic death of former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest in Peace, Symo. pic.twitter.com/XTF30tOJUU
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 15, 2022
#SHOCKING #News about #carcrash of #Symonds
You will be missed mate#Accident pic.twitter.com/Pu0MeJbXGw— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) May 15, 2022
Shocking and a tragic news to wake up to…the passing away of Andrew Symonds 💔 RIP Andrew & thanks for the lovely memories🙏🏼
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 15, 2022
Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Thoughts with the family and loved ones. Gone too soon. Rest in peace 🙏
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 15, 2022
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