Wales team bus involved in road collision, Euro 2025 training cancelled
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has said players and staff are safe. The other vehicle involved in the collision is also said to be safe.
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The Wales team were heading towards Kybunpark Stadium to participate in a final team training session ahead of Wednesday night's game. Training has been cancelled. The FAW said the team are 'likely to do something later on.'
Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson said the collision occurred near the team's hotel in Weinfelden, roughly 40 kilometres away from the stadium in northern Switzerland. The Athletic have contacted the local authorities.
Wilkinson and captain Angharad James were not on the team. They were in a media vehicle attending a pre-match press conference scheduled before training. They were told of the news shortly before arriving at the stadium.
'This is really developing right now so we're trying to be as clear and transparent as possible,' Wilkinson said. 'Everyone is okay. Our priority is for everyone to be together and away from the scene. We're going to be checking in to make sure they're all okay. Importantly the other car involved seems to be okay.
'We have been in constant comms with the staff and other vehicles. Not about over reacting. We just want the players together and the right people around them to make decisions. What does prep look like for the game? I will see how everyone is first and then we will make decisions.'
'We are shaken,' she added. 'We're away from the team right now. Football comes second in these moments. We'll check in with everyone and then we will focus on football after that.'
The FAW have been in communication with UEFA over the incident.
Wales lost their first group stage match 3-0 against the Netherlands on Saturday and face Euro 2022 semi-finalists France on Wednesday at 9pm.
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