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The moment Top Gear bosses saw the severity of Freddie Flintoff's injuries after his terrifying crash in 2022, they thought there was little chance of the show ever returning to our television screens.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 11, 2026, 11:26 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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