Watch: England footballer run over by a pitch roller while warming up on the field

Former England footballer Andros Townsend narrowly avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a warm-up session in Thailand. The incident occurred on Saturday during half-time of a Thai League One match between PT Prachuap and Pattani FC. Townsend was among teammates warming up when a member of the grounds staff drove a heavy pitch roller onto the field, according to Reuters.

In a widely shared video, Townsend moved away from his teammates and attempted an aerial backheel, inadvertently stepping into the roller's path. The roller struck his legs, causing him to fall and get pinned beneath the machine. His teammates quickly rushed to his aid, and Townsend was eventually pulled from underneath the roller, which stopped nearby his hip.

The 34-year-old former England international, who has earned 13 caps for his national team, was able to continue playing and later came on as a substitute in stoppage time.