Illini players Carlwell, Smith injured in car accident

University of Illinois basketball player Brian Carlwell, a passenger in a car driven by teammate Jamar Smith, was listed in critical condition this morning at a local hospital. Illinois sports information director Kent Brown said Carlwell suffered a severe concussion.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber spent the night in the hospital with Carlwell. So did Illinois basketball trainer Al Martindale.

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