BBC Top Gear axed for foreseeable future after serious Freddie Flintoff crash
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Top Gear has been axed for the "foreseeable future", the BBC has announced.
The broadcaster announced on Tuesday (November 21) that it plans to "rest" the hit car show until further notice. It comes after a horror car crash last year that nearly killed host Freddie Flintoff.
The 45-year-old cricket star was left with several broken ribs and facial injuries after the accident, which took place at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey last December. He was driving at 130mph in an open-top Morgan Super 3 car when it flipped over and crashed.
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Flintoff wasn't wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, meaning his face made direct contact with the ground. After 45 minutes, the presenter was airlifted to hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Back in October, it was reported that the BBC had made the "tough decision" to shelve Top Gear after 46 years on TV. An insider claimed that BBC bosses felt there was "no way it can continue" after Freddie's crash.
The source told The Sun: "The BBC are aware they very nearly lost a presenter’s life while filming a segment. There’s a feeling it would be in bad taste to continue making such dangerous material.
"It's a tough decision but they know deep down it’s the right one as hardcore fans of the show won’t want to see a lightweight version."
The BBC previously issued an apology to Freddie following the crash. In March, they released a statement which read: "(BBC Studios) have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery. Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time.
"We understand this will be disappointing for fans, but it is the right thing to do, and we’ll make a judgment about how best to continue later this year. This has also impacted the production team, who we continue to support. Finally, there will be a health and safety review of the show, in line with our procedures."
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