Richmond favourite Bachar Houli airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in car crash

Richmond favourite Bachar Houli airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in car crash

Richmond favourite Bachar Houli has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.

The Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph reports Houli was in a ute which rolled over several times with a friend near Canberra.

He reportedly broke his pelvis and suffered several other fractures.

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Houli’s friend was also seriously injured, while Houli was initially transported to a Canberra hospital before being airlifted to Victoria for further treatment.

He is believed to be in a stable condition.

Richmond favourite Bachar Houli. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Enrique AscuiSource: News Corp Australia

The triple premiership player is a keen fisherman and camper.

He retired after the 2021 season, playing 232 games including 26 at Essendon and 206 at Richmond.