Stuntman Seriously Injured On The Set Of Fast & Furious 9
Production was halted
A stuntman has been seriously injured after a fall on the set of Fast & Furious 9.
The man reportedly fell 30 feet (9.1m) after leaping off a balcony on set, according to The Sun. It is believed that a safety cable snapped, causing the fall.
The incident occurred at Levesden Studios near Watford in London, where the latest instalment in the movie franchise is being filmed.
Vin Diesel was reportedly on set at the time of the incident.
A source told The Sun, “The stuntman fell at least 30ft — maybe a bit more. Vin Diesel was seen on set seconds after. He looked ashen, totally in shock and blinking back tears. He saw what happened.”
The stuntman's family were on set that day to watch him perform. The man was rushed to hospital by air ambulance, and was reportedly found to have suffered a serious head injury.
A Hertfordshire Police representative told The Sun, “Police were called shortly before noon today following an incident at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire. It was reported that a man had been injured while working at the location and sustained serious injuries. The air ambulance attended, and police officers are currently on scene to assist and carry out initial inquiries.”
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said, “An ambulance, three ambulance officer vehicles and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to Leavesden Studios shortly before midday today following reports of a man injured in a fall.
“One patient with a serious head injury was transported to the Royal London Hospital by air ambulance.”
Production was halted to focus on the situation.
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