Andrew Flintoff airlifted to hospital after accident while filming Top Gear

Former English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was immediately taken to the hospital via helicopter on Tuesday after injuring himself in an accident while filming the famous BBC TV show ‘Top Gear’.

The 45 years old cricketing star was given first aid at the scene while filming an episode of Top Gear, BBC’s famous show about automobiles.
BBC has stated that his injuries are not life-threatening.

The incident happened at the program’s test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, south of London.

Flintoff, a celebrated all-rounder better known as “Freddie”, played 79 Tests for England before retiring from cricket aged 32.
“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, according to the BBC and Sky

“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.