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Freddie Flintoff Says He Only Resumed Driving Months Ago After 2022 Top Gear Crash

He reports a recent return to driving that underscores ongoing PTSD from his 2022 Top Gear crash.

Overview

  • In a new Piers Morgan Uncensored interview, Flintoff said he has been back behind the wheel only four to five months and still experiences triggers and nightly flashbacks.
  • He detailed extensive trauma, psychiatric and cognitive care after the accident and said he largely stayed at home for six to eight months.
  • Flintoff described the strain on his family, saying his youngest son initially would not go near him and crediting his wife for her support.
  • The crash at Dunsfold Aerodrome involved an open-top Morgan Super 3 without a helmet, causing severe facial injuries and multiple surgeries.
  • Top Gear has not returned to air, reports cite a £9m compensation payment, and Flintoff has re-engaged with work in cricket and television, including a new series of Field of Dreams and a recently published book.