Former Rangers youth player injured in crash as current club 'immensely saddened'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

An ex-Rangers youth player has been injured in a serious car crash, his club has announced.Ben Williamson, 23, who plays for Hamilton Accies, was involved in the crash which happened in the early hours of Sunday, December 29.Officers from Police Scotland were called to the incident on Queensferry Road in Dunfermline yesterday morning.The 26-year-old driver was arrested and Ben, who was a passenger in the vehicle, were rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment but the extent of his injuries remain unknown at this stage.

Hamilton Accies passed on their best wishes to Ben's family in this 'difficult time'. A spokesperson for the Championship side said: "Everyone at Hamilton Academical Football Club are immensely saddened by the news of the injuries sustained by Ben Williamson in a road traffic accident.

Our thoughts are very much with him at this difficult time."A Rangers spokesperson said: "The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with our former Academy player, Ben Williamson, and his family at this time."Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie wished Ben well on social media.

He said: "Great lad. Hopefully he’s on the mend very soon and back doing what he loves doing playing football. Thoughts are with you wee man."Fans lined up to offer Ben their best wishes online.