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Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the eight-month pregnant partner of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury following a three-vehicle road accident in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Ladewig, a 26-year-old German-born model, was reportedly discharged from hospital after undergoing precautionary medical examinations because of her pregnancy. Blueprint reports
The accident occurred at about 3:10pm on Tuesday, October 13, in the Mithatpasa neighbourhood of Kemerburgaz, within Istanbul’s Eyupsultan district, according to Turkish media reports.
The incident involved an SUV driven by Ladewig, a light commercial vehicle and another SUV travelling in the opposite direction. Although all three vehicles reportedly sustained damage, no injuries were recorded.
How the accident happened
According to Türkiye’s Demirören News Agency (DHA), Ladewig was driving an SUV when she entered a bend and collided with a light commercial vehicle driven by a person identified as Paris T.
The impact reportedly caused her to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently struck another SUV approaching from the opposite direction.
The collision left the three vehicles damaged, prompting attention at the scene. However, reports indicated that the occupants involved in the crash escaped without physical injuries.d
The circumstances surrounding the accident were reported by Turkish media, with local authorities examining the scene. No further details about the cause of the collision or whether any driver would face charges were provided in the report.
Pregnant model undergoes medical checks
Given that Ladewig was eight months pregnant at the time of the accident, she reportedly visited a private hospital in the Maslak area of Istanbul’s Sariyer district for precautionary examinations.
The medical assessment was intended to ensure that she had not sustained injuries or complications following the impact.
She was subsequently reported to be in good condition and was discharged after the examinations.
The reports did not indicate that she or her unborn child had suffered any harm. However, no separate medical statement was cited in the report.
Who is Stefanie Kim Ladewig?
Ladewig, born in Berlin, Germany, works as a model and shares fashion and beauty-related content on social media.
She has been associated with Osimhen for several years and has appeared alongside the Nigerian footballer at public events, including the AIC Oscar del Calcio Awards in 2023.
Her relationship with the Galatasaray forward has attracted public interest, particularly as the couple prepares to welcome another child.
Osimhen’s football career
Osimhen, 27, is one of Nigeria’s leading international footballers and plays for Turkish giants Galatasaray. The striker has also represented Nigeria at major international competitions and remains an important figure in the Super Eagles’ attack.
His performances at club and international levels have earned him considerable attention among Nigerian and international football fans.
News of the accident involving his pregnant partner has consequently drawn interest, although reports indicate that she escaped injury and was released from hospital after precautionary checks.
Neither an official statement from Osimhen nor a separate public statement from Ladewig was included in the reports detailing the incident.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, while details of the incident were reported by Turkish media on Wednesday and Thursday.
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