George Michael hurt in M1 crash

The singer George Michael has been airlifted to hospital after a car accident on the M1. He suffered head injuries in the incident, but his publicist says he id "fine." He was the passenger in the vehicle.

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George Michael airlifted to hospital with head injuries

Singer George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident.

The 49-year-old was a passenger when the incident occurred on the M1 in Hertforshire. East of England Ambulance Service said:

[He] sustained a head injury and following treatment, stabilisation and immobilisation by land and air ambulance crews, he was flown to hospital for further care

Only one vehicle was involved in the incident, according to the singer's spokeswoman.

George Michael injured after motorway crash

George Michael suffered minor injuries last night after he was involved in a rush-hour motorway crash on the M1, according to reports.

George Michael. Credit: Ryan Phillips/EMPICS Entertainment

The incident reportedly happened at 5.50pm yesterday and one man had to be flown by air ambulance to a special trauma centre in London.

The singer's representative told www.times-series.co.uk: "George Michael was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic accident yesterday evening, no third party was involved.

"He is being treated for superficial cuts and bruises but is fine. We have no further comment at this time."

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