AFL great Tony Modra fighting for life after serious truck crash
AFL great Tony Modra is fighting for his life after a serious truck crash south of Adelaide on Thursday. The 57-year-old, the sole occupant of the truck, was airlifted to Flinders Medical Centre following the accident around 5.15pm local time. Modra, a celebrated footballer, played 165 AFL games and remains a beloved figure in the sport.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 12:52 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 13:00 UTC
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