Australian football great Tony Modra is continuing his recovery after suffering serious facial injuries in a truck accident near his farm south of Adelaide.The accident occurred when a fallen tree branch crashed through the windshield of the truck he was driving.Modra, 57, was airlifted to Flinders Medical Centre and underwent surgery on injuries to his jaw, cheekbone, and eye socket.

After spending time in intensive care, he was released from the unit, although additional surgeries are still required as doctors continue to assess the full extent of his injuries.

Former Adelaide Crows captain Mark Ricciuto provided a positive update, stating that Modra avoided concussion and serious brain injury despite the severity of the accident.

According to Ricciuto, Modra remembers the incident clearly and is dealing with the emotional impact of the event, but his neurological condition is a major positive outcome.Ricciuto described Modra's survival and current condition as remarkable given the life-threatening nature of the accident.The Adelaide football community has rallied around the former star.

During Adelaide's match against Melbourne, supporters paid tribute to Modra with a round of applause in the sixth minute, a reference to the number he wore during his playing career.Club officials said they remain in close contact with the family.

In a statement, Modra's wife Erica and the family thanked supporters, emergency responders, medical staff, and the bystanders who stopped to help immediately after the accident.

They emphasized that while Modra has made encouraging progress following two surgeries, the family is still facing a difficult period and that his recovery will be lengthy.They also requested privacy while focusing on his treatment and rehabilitation.