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Paul Rees Sues BBC Studios £150k Over Top Gear Crash

7/13/2026

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  • Paul Rees is suing BBC Studios for £150,000 after a Top Gear crash on 13 December 2022.
  • The crash occurred when Rees rode with presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff in a Morgan Super 3 that overturned, causing Flintoff facial and rib injuries, a 50-metre drag, and a six-month home recovery.
  • BBC Studios says Rees never reported an injury, blames his instructions, denies negligence, and after his 2023 settlement rested Top Gear and is exploring a return.