A motorist who was shunted into the vehicle in front during a pile-up got a shock when they realised it was being driven by Chelsea legend David Luiz, with team colleague Deyverson in the passenger seat.

The pair were involved in the three-vehicle smash in Fortaleza, a city in the northeast of Brazil, near the training centre of their club on 22nd May.

The accident occurred when a small lorry rear-ended a car, which was then pushed into the vehicle carrying the footballers.

David Luiz was driving, while Deyverson was in the passenger seat.

Footage shows both players exiting the vehicle calmly and inspecting the scene.

Picture shows David Luiz, undated. He was involved in minor accident in Fortaleza, Brazil. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@davidluiz23/Newsflash/NX)

Club sources later confirmed both men were fine and had returned to training.

David Luiz, 38, is a former Chelsea and Arsenal defender known for his trademark curls and long-range goals.

Deyverson poses in undated photo. The Gruta da Lagoa Azul, in Nobres (MT), Brazil is closed 20 years ago due to environmental degradation is the target of prohibited visits. Note: Private photo. (@deyverson/CEN)

Deyverson, 33, gained fame for scoring the winner for Palmeiras in the 2021 Copa Libertadores final.

Both are now playing for Fortaleza Esporte Clube, who train near where the crash took place.

(MJ Leidig/newsX)