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Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff involved in an accident while filming Top Gear

The Top Gear presenter has been hurt in an accident

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff has been hurt while filming for ‘Top Gear’.

It is understood Mr Flintoff received medical care at the scene of the BBC program but was taken to hospital a short time afterwards.

A BBC spokesperson said the injuries are not life-threatening and additional details will be announced “in due course”.

Mr Flintoff was filming at Top Gear’s test track at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in the UK.

“All the usual health and safety measures were in place for filming too,” a source told The Sun.

The incident did not happen at a high speed, according to sources close to the matter.

Flintoff joined the program as a co-host three years ago. Prior to this, he was an international cricket star, where he played 79 Test Matches for England.

It is understood production has been postponed until further notice.

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