Crystal Palace have confirmed that left-back Pape Souare is in hospital after suffering injuries in a car accident on Sunday.

The 26-year-old damaged his thigh and jaw bone during a crash, which is believed to have occurred close to Heathrow Airport on the M4.

Souare was airlifted to hospital after the emergency services cut through the roof of his £100,000 Mercedes following a collision with another car, according to the London Evening Standard.

A statement from the Eagles read: "Crystal Palace Football Club regret to confirm that Pape Souare was yesterday involved in a car accident and taken to hospital in London.

"The player has sustained injuries to his thigh and jaw bone and will remain in hospital whilst he receives treatment. The club are liaising closely with the hospital on his progress and we obviously wish him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with Pape and his family at this time."

The other driver involved in the incident is not believed to have suffered any serious injuries.