UFC Hall of Famer, two-time champion airlifted to hospital following horrific wreck

Matt Hughes, a UFC legend, has reportedly been airlifted to a hospital following his truck colliding with a moving train, according to UFC president Dana White, via ESPN. Apparently he has head trauma, White said. His family is traveling to him now.

Matt Hughes, a UFC legend, has reportedly been airlifted to a hospital following his truck colliding with a moving train, according to UFC president Dana White, via ESPN.

"Apparently he has head trauma," White said. "His family is traveling to him now."

Our thoughts are with Matt Hughes and his family. pic.twitter.com/TF6BaHSa85

— UFC (@ufc) June 16, 2017

Hughes was reportedly helping a friend when the accident occurred.

Hughes (45-9) is 43 years old and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2010. He held the UFC Welterweight Championship twice, putting together six-fight win streaks from 2001-06.

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