Steve Johnson rushed to hospital after suffering freak knife accident

AFL legend Steve Johnson was rushed to hospital after suffering a freak knife accident on his own property in Wangaratta on Monday.

Steve Johnson rushed to hospital following freak accident. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)

AFL legend Steve Johnson has escaped life-threatening injuries after suffering a freak accident on his own property in Wangaratta.

The former Geelong premiership star was rushed to hospital on Monday night after he suffered a deep wound to his stomach.

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According to the Herald Sun, Johnson was opening a gate when a knife inside a bag he was carrying came into contact with the gate and protruded through and into his stomach.

The 40-year-old was then tended to by a neighbour before being taken to Wangaratta hospital for emergency surgery.

While he’s reported to have escaped any serious injuries, the 293-game star remains in hospital but is expected to make a full recovery.

The knife within the bag is said to have been covered by a plastic case but was sharp enough to pierce through the cover and the bag, the Herald Sun reports.

Former Geelong Footballer Steve Johnson posted a picture from hospital showing his injuries after stabbing himself with a knife. Picture: Instagram.

Johnson led Ovens and Murray to a premiership last year. Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Johnson officially hung up the boots at the end of the 2017 AFL season following 253 games with Geelong and 40 with the GWS Giants.

He won three premierships with Geelong, claiming the prestigious Norm Smith Medal during the 2017 victory.

He remained within the football fraternity as he joined Triple M’s calling team and quickly became a fan favourite behind the microphone.

Originally published as Steve Johnson rushed to hospital after suffering freak knife accident