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Freddie Flintoff thought he was dead after Top Gear crash as he feared 'face had come off'

Freddie Flintoff has opened up about the Top Gear crash that left him with severe facial injuries in a new documentary

Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff has spoken out about his harrowing near-death experience in a car crash while filming Top Gear, leaving him with severe facial injuries and a deep-seated fear about his appearance. The documentary sheds light on the severity of Freddie's injuries, as he reveals the tough decision he had to make during the crash, choosing between hitting the ground with the side of his head or face first to avoid breaking his neck. Although doctors are pleased with his physical recovery, Freddie himself is frustrated, expressing: "It winds me up a bit because I don't think I'm happy with it.

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