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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seriously injured after car crash

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Published 3:41 PM

(NBC, KYMA) - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering after suffering a severe concussion and multiple broken bones in a car crash near his Northern California home on July 14th.

According to ESPN, Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and facial injuries requiring 40 stitches.

He was treated and released from a local hospital.

The other driver was not injured, and authorities say neither alcohol nor drugs were involved.

The 46-year-old will participate in training camp on a limited basis while assistant head coach Chris Foerster oversees team activities.

The 49ers open the season against the Rams in Australia on September 10.

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