Argentine footballer and River Plate LB, Elias Gomez has suffered a devastating personal tragedy.

River Plate announced on Twitter that Elias Gomez’s mother, Zunilda Gomez (66) and his sister, Melani Gomez (25) died in a horrific car accident in Ramallo, Buenos Aires.

The accident occurred when their car became trapped under the trailer of a truck, leaving them with fatal injuries.

According to reports, the accident happened as they were returning from celebrating River Plate’s league title victory.

The truck driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the accident, and the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation.

River Plate expressed their condolences and support for Elias Gomez on social media, stating that they were with him in his pain.

Fans of Elias Gomez and River Plate have taken to social media to express their condolences to the athlete.