Cristiano Ronaldo's uncle rescued by firefighters and rushed to hospital after being knocked off his motorbike by car in Jersey

Cristiano Ronaldo's uncle was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car while he was on his motorbike on Wednesday, it has been reported.

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• Ronaldo's uncle in traffic accident
• Had to be rushed to Jersey hospital
• Was released the same day

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Jorge Viveiros, who is the brother of Ronaldo's mother, was hit by a car in Saint Helier, the capital of the island of Jersey, reports . Firefighters at the scene of the accident helped Viveiros and he was taken to hospital.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After some time under observation at the hospital, the Al-Nassr star's uncle was released and allowed to return home on the same day.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ronaldo has a close bond with his family, particularly with his mother, Dolores Aveiro. The Portugal icon regularly appears with his close family in social media posts.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Ronaldo will be relieved to hear his uncle is not seriously injured as the 39-year-old prepares for Al-Nassr's upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Qadsiah on Friday.