FORMER Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed at the age of 48 after his car was hit by a train.
The tragic crash happened on Thursday morning at an unguarded level crossing in Nussdorf am Haunsberg, Austria, according to local police.
Emergency services were quickly on the scene but were unable to revive him.
Manninger was alone in his car while the train involved in the collision was carrying around 25 passengers, who were all uninjured.
A police investigation is now underway.
Manninger won a Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal, a Serie A title at Juventus and finished his career with a short-term stint at Liverpool.
He also spent 10 years in the Austrian national team, earning 33 caps and going to two major tournaments – the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2008.
In retirement, former carpenter Manninger used his skills in woodwork, which he called his “first love“, and launched his own business renovating houses in Austria.
Manninger was born in Salzburg in 1977 and joined Arsenal a day before his 20th birthday to become David Seaman‘s understudy.
He played 64 games across four seasons and was the first Austrian ever to play for the Gunners.
