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Stig Recalls Terrifying Freddie Crash | Cork News
Paul Rees, the former Stig from Top Gear, recounts the horrifying crash with Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff in December 2022, describing how Flintoff’s blood sprayed his face and he genuinely feared they wouldn’t survive—believing they might end up in wheelchairs. The roofless Morgan Super 3 flipped and slid on the track, leaving both men shaken. Flintoff later revealed he suffered severe PTSD, avoiding his home for months. Now, Rees is suing BBC Studios for personal injury, seeking £150,000, while the BBC denies the claim and says no further comment is appropriate. The incident led to Top Gear’s…
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