British singer Lily Allen has expressed her relief at being alive after a terrifying encounter with a heavy goods vehicle on the road.
A Terrifying Start to the New Year
The 40-year-old star revealed on Monday, 19 January 2026, that a semi-truck forced her to drive her Porsche 911 Carrera S off the road. Taking to Instagram, Allen shared pictures of the aftermath, showing significant scrapes and paint damage along the side and wheel of her black luxury car.
"Could have done without an HGV running me off the road but other than that a relatively good start to 2026," she wrote in a wry caption. Allen then humorously referenced the viral trend of sharing old photos, adding: "Happy to be alive and to not be posting any photos taken in 2016."
Fan Concern and Lavish Lifestyle
Fans were quick to flood the comments with messages of support and concern. One follower wrote, "Hope you’re ok xxx not the best start to the year," while another clarified the size of the vehicle for American fans: "Oh my gosh, that is so scary. Grateful that you are okay. For the American readers, that's an 18-wheeler." A third exclaimed about the damage to her prized vehicle, which she had only purchased at the end of 2025 for around $150,000.
Despite the shock of the collision, Allen's Instagram post also showcased her busy January, featuring glimpses of her jewellery, a glitzy hotel room in Rome, and various snacks and artwork.
Life On Both Sides of the Atlantic
The incident occurred while Allen has been house hunting in London, splitting her time between the UK and New York City. She previously shared a Brooklyn townhouse with her ex-husband, David Harbour, which was listed for $8 million following their divorce.
The road collision update comes as Allen prepares for a significant career moment. She is set to embark on a theatre tour in March, performing her critically acclaimed comeback album West End Girl in full. This will be followed by her biggest arena tour to date, starting in June. Tickets for the global dates went on sale in November 2025.
Reflecting on the album released in October 2025, Allen described it as "a mixture of fact and fiction which I hope serves as a reminder of how stoic yet also how frail we humans can be" – a sentiment that feels particularly poignant after her recent scare.
