Orlando Pirates confirmed on Tuesday morning that their coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five other staff members were involved in a road traffic incident.
The Buccaneers returned to Johannesburg straight after their 3-0 win over Chippa United in Gqeberha on Sunday.
An incident, which involved Ouaddou and his colleagues occurred on the R21 highway. After seeing a collision between two vehicles, Ouaddou and his colleagues disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved in the accident.
Unfortunately, while they were attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries.
As a result of the collision, Ouaddou together with his five colleagues were taken to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care.
“The club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide updates on their recovery in due course. At this stage, our priority is the health and wellbeing of our colleagues,” a Pirates statement said.
“The club has made arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time. We ask for privacy and respect for those involved as they focus on recovery. Further updates will be communicated when appropriate.”
