Ex-England ace Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand
Andros Townsend was warming up for PT Prachuap's game at Pattani when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Former England international Andros Townsend suffered a freak accident when he was partially run over by a pitch roller during a football warm-up session in Thailand, but escaped without serious injury. The 35-year-old former Tottenham winger was preparing for a match for PT Prachuap against Pattani on Saturday when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
In the aftermath of the incident, captured on widely-shared footage online, Townsend is seen attempting to dislodge the heavy roller from his leg while the driver jumps out to assist. Despite the harrowing experience, Townsend has since downplayed the incident, stating on social media, "Stoke away wasn't so bad after all." A versatile player who also played for Crystal Palace and Everton, Townsend made 13 appearances for England.
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