Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46

Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46 (Gareth Copley/PA)

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced.

The news broke overnight, with police confirming an investigation into the accident while former team-mates and opponents including Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan paid tribute.