Mario Balotelli ‘smashed £100,000 Audi into a wall and staggers from wreckage’ | World News

Italian striker Mario Balotelli is recovering from a serious car crash in his hometown of Orzinuovi.

The 33-year-old former Manchester City star, who now plays for Turkish club Adana Demirspor, lost control of his Audi Q8 and hit a wall at around 8.30pm, according to local media.

The force of the crash was enough to wreck the £100,000 car, which was left missing a wheel and with a large hole in the undercarriage.

Balotelli was reportedly seen climbing out of the vehicle and staggering across the street.

He was pictured lying on the street while emergency services attended to him, though he got up on his feet shortly afterwards.

Sky Sports Italia reported that the footballer refused a police breathalyser test at the scene.

This allegedly resulted in his driving licence being confiscated.

The 33-year-old was allowed to return home to recover from what are believed to be minor injuries.

His brother, Enock Barwuah, collected him from the scene on the way home from training with his local team, MailOnline reported.

Balotelli was previously involved in a car crash in Manchester in 2010, shortly after joining City, which did not result in any arrests.

His Audi R8 collided with a BMW, after which he was found to have £5,000 in cash on his person.

Asked why he was carrying so much cash, he reportedly replied: ‘Because I am rich.’

Authorities did not immediately confirm whether Balotelli faces any legal proceedings in relation to the incident in Orzinuovi, northern Italy.

Metro.co.uk has approached a representative of the star for comment.

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