Tragedy: Scandal! Crew Member Dies Dies After Getting Injured During Production
In a rather tragic incident, a male crew member on the set of the e.tv soapie Scandal! has died
The crew member, whose name has not yet been revealed, reportedly succumbed to his injuries in hospital after being severely injured on set.
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Scandal! Crew Member Dies
Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela announced the news on his X account. He revealed that an accident happened during production of the soapie’s upcoming spin-off.
“Death on the set of ‘Scandal’
An accident occurred during production of the popular etv soapie’s upcoming spin-off.
A crew member was severely injured and taken to hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.”
Unconfirmed reports on social media suggest that the deceased is a 50-year-old man who worked in the offices.
The crew manager allegedly asked the now-deceased to assist in moving a wall. Tragically, the wall collapsed on him, resulting in his death.
Social Media Reacts
News of the incident and the death of a crew member has left Mzansi shocked and heartbroken. Netizens took to social media to express their condolences to the deceased man.
Here are some of the reactions;
@kmillicent_m;
The accident happened while they were shooting?
Yoh this is sad💔
@YollyBlu;
Oh no! this is terrible news 💔💔💔😳
@nateofeos;
Ao bathong ba Modimo 🥺
May his soul rest in peace
@TholisaN;
Tjooooooo!!!!!!
That’s sad. I can only imagine what the crew are going through right now.
@KleinbooiP;
This is very sad news. Dying at work is one of the horrific deaths. It’s traumatic. The crew that witnessed this incident need to go to counselling. May the family of the deceased find comfort in this hard times. May the departed soul rest in peace 🙏
@TK;
Sad news indeed..Condolences to family , strength to the crew members, may the departed soul rest in power and rise in Glory.