Woods' car sustained "major damage" in a "single-car accident" on Rolling Hills Estate, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office
The golfer was in California for a two-day content shoot with Golf Digest/GOLFTV after serving as host for the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational over the weekend
Mr Woods was extracted with the "jaws of life" by Los Angeles firefighters before paramedics transported him to hospital to be treated for his injuries
🚨 Tiger Woods has suffered serious injuries in a car crash in Los Angeles and is currently in surgery
Early reports suggest the golfer has broken both legs. Lt Michael White from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department told local media that Woods' injuries were "non life-threatening"
The accident happened at 7.12am on Tuesday when rescue services were called to Ranchos Palos Verdes
Overhead images show the bonnet of the car had caved in and that the airbag had been inflated
Donald Trump, who awarded Woods the Medal of Freedom in 2019, said: “Get well soon, Tiger. You are a true champion!”
The LA County sheriff’s department said: “The driver and sole occupant was identified as PGA golfer, Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods...Mr Woods was extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by Los Angeles County firefighters"
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Each one of the 180 countries has been given a score of one to 100 – with 100 being the most stringent.
The score takes into account workplace and school closures, restrictions on public gatherings, international travel controls and stay-at-home requirements, among others
Britons have experienced the most stringent lockdown life compared to others in the West, with a daily score of 86.11.
The UK’s approach has been so strict that only two other countries recorded a higher score – Venezuela, (88) and Lebanon (87)
We are not expected to get any new information about the roadmap for easing lockdown because the Government has already published its plans, but Mr Johnson will take questions from the media and the public in the normal way
A United Airlines plane suffered a fiery engine failure on Saturday shortly after taking off from Denver for Hawaii, dropping shards of metal and other debris on a residential area.
This is how the flight unfolded ⬇️
🕐 12:49 - Take Off
United Airlines 328 to Honolulu takes off half an hour late from Denver International airport.
It’s a chilly but fine day with scattered clouds. There are 231 passengers and 10 crew on board telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/02/2…
🕐 12:50 - Course set for Hawaii
The Boeing 777 climbs to the west and banks gently to starboard as it curves across the northern suburbs of Denver, travelling at 380mph and at a height of 13,500ft