Sports · 20 September 2026

Andros Townsend avoided injury after pitch roller ran over him Saturday

Former Tottenham player Andros Townsend was run over by a pitch roller during half-time warm-ups in Thailand on Saturday. He was knocked to the ground as the metal roller hit his legs and drove over his hips. Townsend was not hurt and went on to play for one minute for PT Prachuap, who secured a 3-0 victory.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 September 2026 at 7:36

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