Sad news from the Deadpool 2set: TMZis reporting that a stunt person has died after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle wreck.
SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds starts filming 'Deadpool' sequel,Watch Woman Living in A Motel Room Online holds off on sarcastic commentVancouver police confirmed the death on social media:
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According to CTV News, the rider, who has not been named publicly, lost control of the bike, which crashed through a glass window on the ground floor of Vancouver's Shaw Tower. An ambulance quickly arrived to take the rider to the hospital, but witnesses say it remained parked for about 45 minutes before driving away without lights or sirens.
The area surrounding the crash has been cordoned off, and police have begun an investigation.
The Deadpool 2accident comes just one month after stunt person John Bernecker died on the set of The Walking Deadafter a serious fall. In addition, news broke this past weekend that Tom Cruise had been injured while filming a stunt for Mission: Impossible 6.
UPDATE, 8/14, 3 p.m.:20th Century Fox has released a statement about the accident:
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.
UPDATE, 8/14, 5 p.m.:Deadpool 2star Ryan Reynolds issued a comment about the incident on Twitter:
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