UPDATE: Deadpool 2 stunt person dies in motorcycle accident on set
As reported by Deadline, a stunt person died on the set of Deadpool 2 today in Vancouver after a motorcycle trick went wrong. The woman’s name hasn’t been released and details about the accident are slim, but people on the scene say that the crew was filming a stunt involving a motorcycle crashing through a window. WorkSafeBC, a workplace safety organization, has a number of agents on the set now who are “looking at immediate occupational safety and health issues,” with others specifically investigating the cause of this incident. In a statement, a spokesperson for 20th Century Fox said, “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.”