Former England Cricketer Andrew Flintoff Recounts Horrific Car Crash Experience on Top Gear
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has recounted his horrific car crash experience while filming for BBC’s Top Gear in 2022. The incident left him with significant facial and rib injuries when the three-wheeler he was driving rolled over.
The accident took place on December 13, 2022, at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey. Flintoff was driving an open-topped Morgan Super 3 when the vehicle flipped and slid. He suffered severe injuries, including a significant portion of his upper lip and lower lip being lost.
Surgeon Jahrad Haq, who treated Flintoff, described the injuries as “very complex”.
Flintoff’s Traumatic Experience
Flintoff recalled feeling like he was going to die, with his face coming off and him being unable to see. He said, ‘I thought my face had come off… I was frightened to death.’
Despite the traumatic experience, Flintoff expressed gratitude for his life and the support of his family. He said, ‘Now I try to take the attitude, you know what, the sun will come up tomorrow, and then my kids will still give me a hug, and I’m probably in a better place now.’
This news summary was generated based on an article originally reported by NDTV Sports.
