Cristiano Ronaldo’s uncle ‘rushed to hospital after motorcycle was hit by car and flipped over’ on UK island

THE uncle of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car on Wednesday, according to reports.

Jorge Viveiros suffered the accident while driving a motorcycle in Saint Helier, Jersey.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s uncle, Jorge Viveiros, was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car[/caption]

Portuguese outlet JM claims he was hit by a smart car and his vehicle overturned.

He was eventually rescued by firefighters and taken to a nearby hospital.

Viveiros remained under observation for a matter of hours before being discharged the same day.

He is now thought to be recovering at home.

Viveiros is the brother of Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro.

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