Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Ministry Of Labour Investigating "Resident Evil: Retribution"

Further to our report this morning, more details have emerged regarding the accident Tuesday, October 11 on the set of "Resident Evil: Retribution".

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has now launched an investigation into the accident, that injured 16, when reportedly, a platform shifted, leaving a gaping hole into which cast and crew members fell five feet down, hitting a had floor, some onto their backs. Ten of the injured were hospitalized.

Screen Gems’ "Resident Evil: Retribution" stars Milla Jovovich, directed by her husband, Paul W.S. Anderson. The film is the fifth installment of the action movie franchise based on the video game series.

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Real Life Horror On "Resident Evil: Retribution" Set

Eleven background performers wardrobed as 'zombies', were injured after falling off a high platform on the set of "Resident Evil: Retribution", at around 8 AM Tuesday morning.

Toronto's Emergency Medical Services say 11 people were taken to hospital – two of them on backboards – to be treated for bruises and broken bones after falling from a platform inside Cinespace Film Studios, on Kipling Avenue south of Bloor Street.

An EMS spokesman said the victims were dressed like they were in a 'zombie' movie, making it difficult for paramedics to assess their injuries.

Toronto police say the platform was as high as one or two storeys above the ground when the accident occurred.

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