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Betting if he wasn't tired of all these Star Wars he sure is now.Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was airlifted to hospital today after he was crushed on the set of the new movie.
The 71-year-old Hollywood star was at Pinewood studios in Buckinghamshire when a hydraulic door fell down and hit him as he began work on Star Wars: Episode VII.
A source on set said Ford, known around the world as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy, collided with the metal door while he was performing a stunt for the sci-fi film.
The actor, who also played Indiana Jones, fell to the ground in agony and after medics assessed him on the M Stage at the studios close to spaceship the Millennium Falcon, he was taken by stretcher onto a helicopter for further treatment.
Reports claim Ford was injured by the door of the Millennium Falcon, the spaceship that his character flies in the original films - follow all the live updates here.
The source added: “Harrison was hit by the door and looked in a bad way and was clutching his chest when he was on the stretcher.
“He is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and no chances were being taken so he got straight into a helicopter and was taken away in a lot of pain. His foot was damaged too.
“The cast and crew were sent home for the day, even though it was 5pm and the beginning of a night shoot. Harrison’s injury and what happened is going to mean changes to the schedule and problems and issues that need to be solved.
"But the main thing at the moment is making sure Harrison is OK.”
The actor was taken by air ambulance to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford with a suspected fracture in his ankle. It is understood he has no major chest injuries but is awaiting results of further tests.
The NHS hospital has a trauma unit that specialises in fracture clinics with dedicated and purpose-designed buildings.
The building also provides facilities for radiological investigation and therapy treatment for all trauma patients.
Tonight it was unclear how long he will be unable to film for, but his filming schedule will be ripped up and there will be concerns from some fans this could delay the movie.
All doors and other parts on the set of Stars Wars will also be re-checked for safety.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: “We were called to Pinewood studios at 5.05pm after reports of a 71-year-old man being injured by a garage door.”
The Health And Safety Executive has launched an investigation into the incident.
An HSE spokesperson said: “We have been made aware of an incident at Pinewood studios and are making initial enquiries.”
Ford could be entitled to claim money on the film’s insurance if the door was found to be at fault.
A spokesman for the film said: “Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII.
"He was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care. Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates.”
The spokesman also insisted he did not have an injury to his chest.
