‘Complete freak accident’: Modra’s wife speaks about AFL great’s truck crash
AFL legend Tony Modra, 57, suffered serious injuries in a cattle truck crash on Thursday near Victor Harbor, South Australia. His wife, Erica, described the incident as a "complete freak accident" caused by an uprooted tree. Modra, once celebrated for his football prowess, was flown to Flinders Medical Centre for treatment.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 00:27 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 00:30 UTC
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