A film production crew, James Akaie, has died during a filming session in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
James was a special effects and Pyrotechnics Artist, according to a statement on his Instagram page on Friday.
The statement signed by the producer and director of the film, James Abinibi, has it that the deceased was involved in an unexpected explosion that occurred in a designated effects preparation area outside the main film set.
It explained that the explosion happened while Akaie was experimenting with an unauthorised pyrotechnic simulation involving a gas cylinder alongside two assistants.
“During a filming session, a sudden and unexpected explosion occurred in a designated effects preparation area outside of the film set where James was experimenting on an unauthorised pyrotechnic stimulation involving a gas cylinder alongside his two assistants,” Abinibi said.
According to the report, deceased artist and two of his assistants suffered burns and were rushed to the hospital where James passed away.
“James succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His two other assistants sustained some fire burns and were immediately taken to a specialist hospital where they received immediate attention and were later confirmed stable as they continue receiving treatment,” the statement added.
