Freddie Flintoff reveals details about aftermath of horrific Top Gear crash

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Freddie Flintoff has revealed the physical and emotional struggles he faced after a serious Top Gear crash, confessing that he feels lucky to still be alive.

The ex-cricket player was in a scary crash while shooting the car show in December 2022, causing the BBC to stop making the show for a while. They said it wouldn't be right to keep filming after what happened.

In a recent BBC documentary, Flintoff talks about the accident that caused him facial injuries needing surgery. He shares that he continues to experience nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety for the first time.

"I really shouldn't be here right now after what happened," he admitted, explaining that he couldn't easily move on from the crash.

In upcoming episodes of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on Tour, Flintoff revealed that following the accident, he shared, "I don't want to dwell on self-pity. I don't seek sympathy. Dealing with my anxiety, experiencing nightmares, and flashbacks has been incredibly challenging."

"But I'm starting to realize that if I don't take action soon, I may never make it there. I need to start making progress."

Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams follows the former cricket player as he travels to India to film with the Lancashire Cricket Academy, who are currently on a tour.

In the show, he talks about how his journey to recovery was a "long path to returning to health".

The video displays the ex Lancashire cricket player in the hospital soon after the accident, admitting: "I need assistance, and I acknowledge that I'm not great at requesting it. I must cease crying so frequently."

I have to focus on the good aspects, right? I am grateful to still be alive and have the opportunity for a fresh start. I see this as a second chance and I am determined to make the most of it.

"I can't wait to reunite with the guys and spend time with them, I truly can't wait."

Talking about getting over the accident, Flintoff also said: "Even though I really want to go out and be active... I just haven't been able to do so."

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The celebrity mentioned that he thinks the accident has had a lasting impact on him. When questioned about his wellbeing, he responded, "I don't feel completely healed. I'm not sure if I ever will be. But I have improved from how I was before."

I am unsure of what "completely better" means. I am who I am at this moment, and I have changed from who I used to be. This is something I will have to accept for the remainder of my life. I wouldn't say I am "better", just different.

In the show, Flintoff's ex-Lancashire colleague Kyle Hogg, who assists in coaching the team, was shown sharing details of his accident with the players. He also informed them that their planned visit to India would have to be delayed.

Hogg explains that Fred is going through a tough time and just needs some room to deal with it. He used to be the one supporting everyone else, and now it's important for the group to support him instead.

In a video message, he says: "Fred’s injury is serious, he will require a long period of healing, he’s fortunate to have survived it."

After the accident, Flintoff has reached a financial agreement with the company's commercial division, BBC Studios, that is valued at £9 million.