11:50am UPDATE: John Arne Riise has posted a message on his Instagram story with a positive update after the accident.

Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise was reportedly hospitalised overnight after being involved in a car crash in Norway.

Riise was said to be travelling back to Alesund on Tuesday night with his 19-year-old daughter when he was forced to swerve to avoid an obstacle on the road.

According to Norwegian media, the ex-Reds' defender and his daughter, Ariana, were in a vehicle that crashed into railings at the side of the road and were taken to hospital as a result.

It is believed the pair were taken for a routine check-up following the collision at Lerstad which is a few miles east of Alesund in Norway.

Norwegian publication VG report that both are in good health and have subsequently left the hospital after spending Tuesday night in the medical facility.

Riise's agent, Erland Bakke told Dagbladet: "He drove her home to Alesund, and just before they arrived, something on the road caused John to quickly turn left, and drive into the road rails.

"Both are well under the circumstances, they will remain in the hospital until this morning."

Riise's car was found at the scene by local police at around 2am and has since been declared undrivable.

Sindre Molnes of the local police department, is quoted as saying: "We have some idea of what has happened, but we must first hear from those involved.

"The local police department also tweeted: 'Alesund notification of traffic accident on the access road. One car involved, located on the side in the middle of the roadway. Two people in the car, both are out and conscious. Unknown extent of damage. Emergency vehicles on the road.'"

Riise played for Liverpool for seven years, making 348 appearances in total and winning three major honours including the Champions League in 2005.