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LAURA WOODS has been seen for the first time since suffering horror facial injuries.

The award-winning presenter was forced to pull out of the coverage for the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight after a freak accident left her hospitalised.

Laura Woods bravely stepped out again after her horror accident last week
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Laura Woods bravely stepped out again after her horror accident last weekCredit: Goff
The presenter was dropping off her dogs at 'doggy day care'
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The presenter was dropping off her dogs at 'doggy day care'Credit: Goff
She covered up with some sunglasses
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She covered up with some sunglassesCredit: Goff
Her wounds were protected by bandages
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Her wounds were protected by bandagesCredit: Goff

Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she was unable to attend the heavyweight clash after suffering an injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.

The TNT Sports and ITV star revealed she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.

The unbelievable accident left Woods with some nasty injuries surrounding her eye and a large gash on the back of her arm.

After a period of time recovering and ensuring she is on the mend, Woods has bravely stepped out in public again.

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The 36-year-old covered up with a pair of large sunglasses, while keeping her injuries protected by a bandage.

Woods, known to be a huge Arsenal fan, was dropping her dog off at "doggy day care" during her trip out.

She wore a smart black outfit that matched her dark sunglasses.

The presenter paired the look with white trainers.

Woods suffered an injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard last Friday
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Woods suffered an injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard last FridayCredit: Goff
The freak accident forced her to pull out of covering the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight
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The freak accident forced her to pull out of covering the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fightCredit: Goff
Woods announced that she would be away from the TV for 'a little while'
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Woods announced that she would be away from the TV for 'a little while'Credit: Goff
She is set to return to fans' screens soon
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She is set to return to fans' screens soonCredit: Goff

Fans won't have to wait long to see the star back on their screens following the injuries.

It was announced today that Woods would be part of ITV's presenter team for Euro 2024 this summer.

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Laura will host coverage of the tournament in Germany alongside veteran reporter Mark Pougatch.

While pundits heading out for the highly anticipated competition include Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness and Eni Aluko.

Woods may return to TV even sooner than the Euros too, with the presenting ace hoping to be back in time to cover the Champions League and FA Cup finals on TNT Sports.

Following her horrific accident, Woods thanked boyfriend Collard and a number of others for helping her seek immediate medical attention during the terrifying moment.

On Instagram, she wrote: "Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation.

"I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.

"I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.

"To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately.

"To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.

"I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.

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"It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.

"I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx."

Woods was left with a horrible gash by her eye from the accident
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Woods was left with a horrible gash by her eye from the accidentCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
She also suffered a deep wound on her arm
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She also suffered a deep wound on her armCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Boyfriend Adam Collard stayed by her side through the horrible ordeal
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Boyfriend Adam Collard stayed by her side through the horrible ordealCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Woods revealed she accidentally hit a glass lampshade, causing it to shatter above her head
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Woods revealed she accidentally hit a glass lampshade, causing it to shatter above her headCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Her injuries were soon stitched up, but she had also suffered a black eye
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Her injuries were soon stitched up, but she had also suffered a black eyeCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Woods has been announced as a presenter for ITV's Euro 2024 coverage this summer
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Woods has been announced as a presenter for ITV's Euro 2024 coverage this summerCredit: ITV
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