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Ex-England captain Flintoff hurt in crash

By AAP Newswire

Dec 14, 2022

Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff. — England's former cricket captain Andrew Flintoff (l) has been injured in a vehicle accident. -AP

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has been taken to hospital after an accident during the filming of an episode of the BBC TV show Top Gear.

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His injuries are not life-threatening, British media reported on Tuesday.

"Freddie (Flintoff) was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning - with crew medics attending the scene immediately," a BBC official told Sky News, adding they will confirm more details in due course.

Separately The Sun newspaper said, citing a source, that Flintoff, 45 - who was airlifted to hospital - was receiving treatment, and his injuries were not life-threatening.

The BBC did not immediately respond to a' request for comment.

Allrounder Flintoff quit cricket in 2010 and joined Top Gear as a host in 2019, having also tried out a career in boxing.

He was named man of the series in the memorable 2005 Ashes for his heroic effort in helping England to their first series win against Australia for 18 years.