Footballer survives freak accident during warm-up
Footballer survives freak accident during warm-up
Updated at: September 21, 2026 at 04:15 AM
On September 19, 2026, former Tottenham and England star Andros Townsend experienced a truly surreal moment while playing for his current club, PT Prachuap, in the Thai League.
During a half-time warm-up, the 35-year-old attempted an acrobatic backheel, but his movement carried him directly into the path of a heavy motorized pitch roller.
The machine knocked Townsend to the ground and rolled over his legs and hip area, leaving spectators in shock.
In a miraculous stroke of luck, the veteran footballer avoided any serious injury.
Remarkably, Townsend did not let the terrifying collision keep him on the sidelines.
He joined the match as a substitute in the 93rd minute, contributing to a 3-0 victory for his team.
