Ex-England winger Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand
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Former England international and winger Andros Townsend was partially run over by a pitch roller in Thailand, avoiding serious injury in a bizarre accident. The incident occurred on Saturday as the 35-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur player was warming up for PT Prachuap's match at Pattani when the vehicle's driver lost control.
Following the mishap, Townsend made light of the situation, joking on social media that playing away against Stoke City “wasn't so bad after all.” Despite the unusual nature of the collision, the player emerged without serious harm.
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BBC Sport (GB)Highlights the player's humorous reaction and lighthearted social media joke
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