Jada Pinkett Smith and Gary Lineker share support for Tiger Woods after car crash: ‘Prayers up for the goat’

Jada Pinkett Smith and Gary Lineker shared their support after Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash on Tuesday.

The golf legend, 45, suffered multiple leg injuries after his vehicle rolled over and crashed.

A fire crew cut him from the car using the jaws of life machinery, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Following the news, a string of celebrities offered their well wishes to the star, urging him to get better soon.

Jada Pinkett Smith tweeted: ‘Prayers up for the GOAT @TigerWoods who was in an accident this morning. Was just with him yesterday.

‘Don’t take not even a MOMENT for granted! I know you’re good because your Tiger within is a beast!!!’

‘Sending a special prayer out to @TigerWoods & his family,’ Kevin Hart said. ‘Praying for a speedy recovery.’

Cher posted two prayer hand emoji, with the caption: ‘Saying prayers For Tiger Woods’.

Gary Lineker posted: ‘Thoughts are with @TigerWoods. Hope it’s not as serious as appears.’

‘Praying for my brother @TigerWoods as we all anxiously await more news,’ Alex Rodriguez added. 

‘Thinking of him and his entire family.’

Tiger’s spokesperson shared the news of his crash in a statement, explaining that the athlete was in surgery.

‘Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries,’ he said in a statement. 

‘He is currently in surgery and we thank you for your privacy and support.’

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department added: ‘The vehicle sustained major damage. 

‘Mr. Woods was extricated from the wreck with the “jaws of life” by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries.’

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