Wales Women’s Team in Minor Road Incident Ahead of Crucial Euro 2025 Clash
The Wales national women’s football team experienced a brief disruption in their Euro 2025 preparations after their team bus was involved in a road mishap near St Gallen, Switzerland on July 8.
Fortunately, no players or staff were injured during the incident. The team was en route to a scheduled training session at Arena St Gallen when the accident occurred. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and a driver from the other vehicle involved was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
As a precaution, the team’s training session at the stadium was cancelled. However, the squad later regrouped and resumed their pre-match routines at their base in Weinfelden, roughly half an hour from the scene.
Head coach Rhian Wilkinson and captain Angharad James were not on board at the time of the incident, as they were attending a press conference elsewhere.
Coach Wilkinson reassured media and fans during the briefing, stating that everyone with the team was safe and being well cared for. She emphasized the importance of regrouping and continuing preparations with focus and unity.
Swiss authorities later confirmed the details of the accident, noting that a collision occurred between a coach and a private vehicle in Wigoltingen around mid-afternoon. The incident resulted in no serious harm, and the Welsh squad returned safely to their accommodation.
In a show of sportsmanship, France’s head coach, Laurent Bonadei, opened his press conference by expressing solidarity with the Welsh team. He wished them well and highlighted the importance of well-being above all.
Wales will go head-to-head with France on Wednesday as both teams aim to secure a spot in the Euro 2025 Women’s Championship knockout stage.
