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Cricket great Flintoff injured in 'Top Gear' accident: ReportThe 45-year-old was given medical care at the scene before being transferred to hospital
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English cricket legend Andrew Flintoff. Credit: Getty Images
English cricket legend Andrew Flintoff. Credit: Getty Images

English cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has been taken to hospital after an accident while filming for popular BBC television show Top Gear, British media reports said.

The 45-year-old was given medical care at the scene before being transferred to hospital, the BBC news website said, adding that his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The incident happened on Tuesday at the programme's test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, south of London.

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Flintoff, a celebrated all-rounder better known as "Freddie", played 79 Tests for England before retiring from cricket aged 32.

He has gone on to have a career in television including co-presenting the hit motorshow Top Gear.

"Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning (Tuesday) with crew medics attending the scene immediately," a BBC spokesperson said.

"He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course."

During his cricket career, Flintoff played a pivotal role in England winning the Ashes in 2005 and 2009.

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(Published 14 December 2022, 10:13 IST)