Former England international Andros Townsend avoids serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a warm-up for PT Prachuap in Thailand. Multiple outlets report the incident happened as he was doing passing drills by the touchline, with the roller approaching from behind and his leg becoming trapped awkwardly between the vehicle and the turf.

Footage went viral, showing Townsend quickly getting free as the driver reacts immediately. Most reports say Townsend suffers only superficial or minor effects, such as bumps and bruises or superficial thigh wounds, rather than a major injury. Townsend later describes the moment as “terrifying,” saying he did not see the roller coming and that he believes his fall timing helped prevent more severe damage.

Despite the scare, Townsend comes on as a substitute and helps PT Prachuap to a 3-0 win over Pattani FC, with one report specifying he enters in stoppage time. Some outlets emphasize the match outcome and his participation, while others focus more on Townsend’s later first-hand account of how he escaped uninjured and what he says happened to relieve pressure on his leg.