Several crew members were injured on the set of Eddie Murphy’s upcoming movie The Pickup after two vehicles collided.
The spokesperson continued: “The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we will continue to insist on the highest industry standards of safety while filming. All safety precautions were reviewed prior to and monitored during the shoot.” Video of the crash obtained by The New York Times showed a truck pulling up alongside an S.U.V. before swerving into it. Both vehicles then veered off the road and rolled over before landing upright.
Law enforcement added that the two vehicles were supposed to collide for the stunt. However, when they made contact, the truck’s brush guard became entangled in the S.U.V.'s wheel well.Eight crew members were taken to the hospital after the crash, the authorities confirmed to multiple outlets. The Georgia State Police said that two people who were ejected from the truck sustained life-threatening injuries while a third individual was seriously injured.