"It was a pretty nasty bang": Freddie Flintoff airlifted to hospital
<p>Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff is recovering from a "nasty" accident while filming for <em>Top Gear</em>, according to his friend Piers Morgan. </p>
<p>The former English cricketer, 45, was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday after receiving medical care at the scene, following a crash at an aerodrome in Surrey. </p>
<p>Piers said he had spoken to Freddie's family, and said the TV host is remaining in good spirits. </p>
<p>“I’m told it was a pretty serious crash and that Freddie’s going to be OK, but it might be a little bit more serious than first appreciated,” he told <em>talkSPORT</em>.</p>
<p>“I’m told he’s going to be OK, which is great news, but I’m also told it was a pretty nasty bang and that he’s had surgery and is recovering now and we’ll have to wait and see."</p>
<p>“I’ve been in contact with them privately but I just want to wish him and his family – Rachael, his wife – all the very best and I think we’re all just keeping our fingers crossed that the big man comes through all right.”</p>
<p>It is understood that the crash did not happen at high speed, with all health and safety precautions said to have been in place.</p>
<p>The health and safety watchdog said it was “aware and making inquiries” after the BBC reported the incident, as was standard procedure.</p>
<p>A BBC spokesperson said at the time, “Freddie was injured in an accident at the <em>Top Gear</em> test track this morning, with crew medics attending the scene immediately. He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course.”</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>
