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Argentine soccer legend Maradona reportedly fine after auto accident

By the CNN Wire Staff
Diego Maradona speaks during a press conference in Ezeiza, province of Buenos Aires on July 28, 2010.
Diego Maradona speaks during a press conference in Ezeiza, province of Buenos Aires on July 28, 2010.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Diego Maradona was taken to a hospital, report says
  • He is not thought to have sustained serious injuries
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(CNN) -- Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was taken to an area hospital after his vehicle and a bus collided, but he is fine, the state-run Telam news agency reported Monday.

Maradona was traveling with his girlfriend in Ezeiza, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, when the accident happened, Telam said. Both were transported to a local hospital for observation, the news agency reported.

Sources close to Maradona told Telam neither Maradona nor his girlfriend suffered serious injuries.

Maradona is a former Argentine player and coach, revered by many as one of game's greatest players.