Harrison Ford injured on Star Wars set

Harrison Ford has been airlifted to hospital after being injured on the set of the new "Star Wars" movie. 

According to a statement by Disney, the 71-year-old actor was taken to hospital in London after crushing his ankle during filming this week.

"Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII," a statement from the studio reads. "He was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care. Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates."

Variety reports that Ford, who was filming at Pinewood studios in England, was injured when a hydraulic door in the Millennium Falcon reportedly fell on him. 

The J.J. Abrams-directed film, which also co-stars Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill from the original trilogy, will continue shooting at Pinewood Studios while Ford is treated. 

Source: Variety
Author: Simon Black