Flintoff details PTSD and ongoing recovery after Dunsfold crash

Freddie Flintoff said his youngest son initially would not approach him after a December 2022 crash at Dunsfold Aerodrome that left the former England cricketer with extensive facial injuries and broken ribs. Flintoff described the physical and psychological toll of the accident during a recent interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, saying the episode has had lasting effects on him and his family.

Flintoff was driving an open‑topped, three‑wheeled Morgan Super 3 on the Top Gear test track when the vehicle flipped and slid along the circuit. He was airlifted to a major trauma centre after the incident and suffered cuts to his nose, cheek and lips, multiple broken ribs, and significant damage to his jaw and teeth. He has said he remembers the crash in full and believes instincts from his playing days helped him survive.

Describing his recovery, Flintoff said he continues to experience post‑traumatic stress symptoms. "I suffer from PTSD, I have flashbacks and nightmares," he said, adding that he has reached a measure of acceptance while still managing triggers. He told the interviewer he underwent a range of treatments, from trauma and psychiatric care to cognitive testing, and that...