Alex Manninger, a former Arsenal player and Austrian international goalkeeper, tragically died at the age of 48 after being struck by a train.
The incident occurred at a level crossing in Salzburg, Austria, at approximately 08:20 local time. Police reported that Manninger’s car was hit by a train during the event. Prior to his time with Arsenal, Manninger accumulated 64 appearances for the club between 1997 and 2002, during which he secured victories in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. Beyond club football, Manninger represented Austria, earning 33 international caps and being part of the squad that competed at Euro 2008, held in his home country. DATA: Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. Police said the incident happened at about 08:20 local time (07:20 BST) at a level crossing in Salzburg. Manninger made 64 appearances for Arsenal between 1997 and 2002, winning the Premier League and FA Cup. He won 33 caps for Austria and was part of the squad that featured at Euro 2008 in his home country.
Sources: Based on reporting from BBC News
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