Freddie Flintoff documents life-altering Top Gear crash in upcoming Disney+ film

Freddie Flintoff, the former England cricketer and TV presenter, is opening up about the near-fatal high-speed crash he suffered while filming Top Gear in December 2022, which left him with severe facial injuries and broken ribs. Following the accident, Flintoff spent several months out of the public eye, grappling with both physical scars and significant mental health challenges, including anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks. In a new Disney+ documentary, Flintoff aims to set the record straight about the crash, detailing his vivid recollections and the toll it took on his life, while also reflecting on his journey to accept his changed appearance. The film also features interviews with his family and close friends, as well as footage of the crash itself, which had not been publicly shown before. Flintoff describes the aftermath as a personal 'reset,' and has since returned to cricket in a coaching and mentoring capacity, as well as to television presenting. The BBC suspended Top Gear production indefinitely following the accident, citing the severity of the incident.