Stuntmen Tragedy On The Expendables 2 Set

One stuntman has been killed while another sustained a critical injury following an incendiary accident on the set of the action sequel The Expendables 2. in Bulgaria reports E! News.

The unidentified stuntmen were shooting a second-unit explosion scene on Thursday night at the Lake Ognyanovo reservoir outside Sofia when the accident occurred. One died at the scene, the other was rushed to hospital where he is now in stable condition after undergoing a five-hour surgery.

None of the principal cast were present when the accident occurred--principal photography was taking place a few hours away at the mountain resort village of Bansko.

A statement from the studio  reads "Our hearts go out to the families and those on the production affected by this tragedy. The filmmakers are working closely with the authorities in responding to and investigating this accident".