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Abigail Nicholson

Freddie Flintoff rushed to hospital after Top Gear crash

Freddie Flintoff has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash on the Top Gear test track.

The BBC has confirmed the 45-year-old England cricketer was shooting an episode of the hit TV show at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome before the incident. Freddie was taken to hospital after the crash, and his condition is not yet known.

His co-star Chris Harris - who presents the show alongside the former cricketer and Paddy McGuiness - was also at the Top Gear test track.

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In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: "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."

The 45-year-old TV presenter and former professional cricketer has presented the BBC One show since 2019.

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