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Hamilton midfielder Ben Williamson injured in a road traffic accident

Accies have not released any details of the injuries suffered by the former Rangers player.

Former Rangers player Ben Williamson suffered injuries in a road accident
Former Rangers player Ben Williamson suffered injuries in a road accident (Steve Welsh/PA)

Hamilton have expressed their immense sadness after midfielder Ben Williamson was injured in a road traffic accident.

Accies have not released any details of the injuries suffered by the 23-year-old, who joined the club from Rangers 12 months ago.

The former Arbroath, Livingston, Raith Rovers, Dundee and Partick Thistle loan player was an unused substitute in Hamilton’s William Hill Championship victory over Airdrie on Saturday.

A club statement read: “We are immensely saddened by the news of the injuries sustained by our player Ben Williamson in a road traffic accident.

“At this time, we cannot comment on the circumstances of the accident, but we shall support Ben appropriately and he has our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

“Our thoughts are very much with him at this difficult time.”