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Rebecca Cook & Jonathon Manning

Freddie Flintoff airlifted to hospital after Top Gear car crash

Freddie Flintoff has been airlifted to hospital after he was involved in a crash while filming the new series of Top Gear. The crash is thought to have taken place at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome.

Sources suggest that Freddie's injuries are "not life-threatening". The 45-year-old former cricketer was at the Top Gear test track alongside co-star Chris Harris.

A BBC spokesperson told The Mirror 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."

Reports suggest that the presenter's injuries are not life-threatening. A source told The Sun: "Freddie is in hospital after a crash on Top Gear. He was driving on the track as normal. He wasn't going at high speeds - it was just an accident that could happen to anyone.

"All the usual health and safety measures were in place for filming too. Freddie was taken to hospital by air ambulance shortly afterwards.

"His injuries are not life-threatening and he is receiving treatment. Filming has been postponed for now and all anyone cares about is Freddie recovering."

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