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Orlando Pirates rocked by highway accident involving Ouaddou and staff

Abdeslam Ouaddou, the head coach of Orlando Pirates, along with five club staff members, sustained serious injuries in a road accident late Sunday on the R21 highway near Johannesburg.
The incident occurred after the team returned from a 3-0 victory against Chippa United in Gqeberha when Coach Ouaddou and staff left the bus to assist at a collision involving two vehicles.
While helping, a Nissan NP200 collided with stationary vehicles and struck the group, causing serious injuries that required immediate hospitalisation.
Orlando Pirates confirmed that all six individuals, including Ouaddou, are currently receiving medical treatment, emphasizing that the health and wellbeing of their colleagues remains their primary concern.
The club has provided assistance to the injured individuals and their families and has committed to sharing further details about their recovery as they become available.

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