A driver using his phone and failing to stop at a red light crashed into a 49-year-old man who was walking with his family in central Madrid earlier this evening. Witnesses say the scene was chaotic, with bystanders rushing to help before emergency services arrived.
When paramedics reached the victim, they quickly realized this wasn’t just any pedestrian.
Multiple sources now confirm that the man struck in the accident is the father of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
Emergency responders acted swiftly, stabilizing him at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital. His current condition remains undisclosed, though hospital officials have confirmed he is undergoing “intensive observation.”
The driver, reportedly a young man in his 20s, was detained at the scene. Early reports suggest he was distracted by his phone and ran a red light at high speed — a violation that has sparked immediate public outrage across Spain.
Social media has exploded with support for Bellingham and his family, with the hashtag #StayStrongBellingham trending within minutes of the news breaking.
Real Madrid has yet to issue an official statement, but sources close to the club say players and staff were “deeply shaken” upon learning the identity of the victim.
More details to follow as the story develops…
