For the first time since his horrific accident on the Top Gear set in 2022, footage of Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff with his injuries has been revealed to the public.
The footage which was taken after the incident, shows Flintoff with severe facial injuries as he outlines his struggles since the accident.
In December 2022, Flintoff was airlifted to hospital, after being involved in a crash while filming at the Top Gear test track.
A spokesperson said at the time, “Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning – with crew medics attending the scene immediately”.
“He has been taken to hospital for further treatment, and we will confirm more details in due course”.
“Genuinely should not be here” – Flintoff
In his latest documentary, Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams which aired on BBC One yesterday, Flintoff is a retired cricketer coaching a group of teenagers from difficult backgrounds.
Seven months after this incident, further footage shows the former cricketer considering if he was able to travel to India with a team of teenagers.
The show shows the presenter outlining to fans the extend of the damage suffered just over a week after the accident.
“Genuinely should not be here after what happened”, Flintoff said. “This is going to be a long road back and I have only just started and I am struggling already”.
“Got to look at the positive side, I’m still here, I’ve got another chance. I’ve got a go at it… a second go”.
Earlier this month, Andrew Flintoff had admitted that this accident had left him “struggling with my anxiety” and having “nightmares and flashbacks”.
More on this from Nova here.
