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Crew Member Dies on Set of G.I. Joe: Retaliation

11/29/2011
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(TMZ) A crew member working on the set of the movie "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" died last week after an accident on the New Orleans set ... TMZ has learned.

Officials at Paramount Pictures confirm ... the crew member was working on tearing down the set, when something went terribly wrong.

Sources connected to the production tell us ... the man was working on a "condor" -- a high-powered lift -- when the machine tipped over and the man sustained fatal injuries.

Paramount released a statement saying, "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the [crew member's] family at this time."

The statement continues, "The safety of our cast and crew is our top priority and the studio is fully cooperating with all investigating agencies as they examine the circumstances surrounding this unusual accident." more on this story

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