A tragic accident on the set of the Deadpool sequel has left a stunt driver dead.
Vancouver Police confirmed the news on Twitter, and revealed that a crew member, whose name has not yet been released, was killed when a motorcycle stunt went wrong.
A stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle. VPD & @WorkSafeBC investigators are at the scene.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) August 14, 2017
According to Global News in Canada, it happened at Vancouver's Shaw Tower.
#Breaking: Appears a movie stunt has gone horribly wrong. Motorcycle has crashed into Shaw Tower @GlobalBC @BC1 pic.twitter.com/rlQXXcJktZ
— Jordan Armstrong (@jarmstrongbc) August 14, 2017
Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to the stuntwoman on his social media.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 14, 2017
The film's producers 20th Century Fox have released a statement. 'We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time.
