Former England international
Footage of the event, which has circulated widely on social media, captures the moment Townsend attempted an aerial backheel during his preparations. As he landed, he moved into the path of the heavy maintenance vehicle. The driver appeared to be looking away at the time, resulting in the roller passing over the player's legs and hip. The immediate aftermath saw teammates react with visible shock, with audible screams captured on the video recording.
Remarkable Recovery and Match Participation
Despite the alarming nature of the collision, Townsend emerged from the incident without suffering any serious damage. Demonstrating a lighthearted approach to the ordeal, the former Tottenham and Crystal Palace player later shared the footage on his personal Instagram account, accompanying the post with a laughing emoji and the caption, "Make it look like an accident." He continued to joke about the situation on his social media stories.
In a testament to his physical condition, Townsend was deemed fit enough to participate in the match later that day. He made an appearance as a stoppage-time substitute, helping his team secure a comfortable 3-0 victory. The winger, who earned 13 caps for the England national team during his career, recently joined PT Prachuap in August. His move followed a stint at Kanchanaburi Power, a club that had recently faced relegation from the top flight.
