Former Premier League star cheats death after terrifying three-car crash

FORMER Premier League star Eljero Elia cheated death after being involved in a terrifying three-car crash.

The ex- Southampton winger £270k Lamborghini Urus reportedly collided with two other cars on the main carriageway of the A4 motorway close to Leiden, Holland .

8 Eljero Elia was involved in a horrific car crash Credit: Regio 15

8 The car was one of three involved in the incident Credit: Regio 15

8 He smashed his Lamborghini worth £270k Credit: instagram @eljeroelia

The police have stated that no one was left with a serious injury, but two drivers were taken to the station.

Elia, 38, was also taken away in a police van with another man for questioning over the incident.

The horror crash is claimed to have happened at 9.45pm on Saturday night.

Elia has spoken to Omreop West about the incident and claimed that his car skidded after trying to stop.

He said: "I was driving in a stretch that's normally quiet around that time.

"Suddenly, I saw the traffic in front of me brake and come to a standstill.

"I tried to brake, but I skidded."

Elia also revealed what he said while he was questioned by the police after the crash.

He added: "I told them [the police] what happened and then I went home."

Local media claims the drivers of two of the vehicles that collided were arrested and taken in for tests.

8 He escaped the crash without any serious injuries Credit: instagram @eljeroelia

8 He spent time on loan at Southampton in 2015 Credit: Reuters

Reports claim that the cops want to see if "alcohol" could have been a factor in the collision.

Elia joined Southampton on loan in January 2015 and went on to make 17 appearances for the club, scoring twice.

The Saints refused to take up the option to make his move permanent and he returned to his parent club Werder Bremen.

The Dutchman also played for the likes of Juventus , Feyenoord , FC Twente and ADO Den Haag.

He also earned 30 caps for the Dutch national team and scored against Scotland and Hungary .

He announced his retirement from football in 2022 after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle.

Elia is married to Sanne Elia, who works as the owner of the Heavenly Beauty headspa.

The couple have three children together, Heavenly, Seal and Eljero Dream.

8 Elia joined Southampton on loan from Werder Bremen Credit: AP:Associated Press

8 He also played for the likes of Feyenoord and Juventus Credit: Getty - Contributor

8 He played 30 times for Holland in his career Credit: PA:Press Association