Former cricket star Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff recently shared a shocking revelation about losing all his teeth in a serious car accident during the filming of a Top Gear episode in 2022. The incident, which left him with post-traumatic stress disorder, was recounted by Flintoff during an appearance at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Aside from his dental ordeal, Flintoff also discussed pivotal moments in his life, such as consuming 13 pints before scoring 142 against South Africa. The 47-year-old detailed how the crash, involving a Morgan Super 3 trike at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, resulted in significant injuries, including the loss of a substantial part of his upper lip.
In a documentary on Disney+, Flintoff admitted fearing death as the vehicle rolled over. Recalling the harrowing experience, he described thinking he was in heaven before realizing he was still on the Top Gear track. Surgeon Jahrad Haq, who treated Flintoff, highlighted the complexity of the injuries, which included both hard and soft tissue damage, broken and missing teeth, and fractures in the upper jaw bone.
Despite contemplating that death might have been easier, Flintoff emphasized that he never considered suicide following the crash. Cricket played a crucial role in his recovery, with Flintoff now involved in coaching the Northern Superchargers and the England Lions. His wife, Rachael, credited cricket for providing him with a renewed sense of purpose.
Following the 2022 crash, Top Gear was put on hiatus by the BBC in 2023. Flintoff has since appeared in other TV projects like Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams and a revamped version of the game show Bullseye.
