1 Crew Member Dead, Another Injured After 'Misfire' on the Set of Alec Baldwin Western Film 'Rust'

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One crew member has died and another was critically injured Thursday following an accident on the set of an upcomingAlec Baldwinwestern film,Rust.

“There was an accident today on the New Mexico set ofRustinvolving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks,” a spokesperson for Baldwin tells PEOPLE.

One of the victims was described as a42-year-old female. She was airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to the sheriff’s department.

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As of Thursday evening, the second victim — a 42-year-old male — was receiving emergency care at Christus St. Vincent’s hospital, officials said.

The sheriff’s department confirmed that a prop gun had been fired, though detectives were still investigating what type of projectile was discharged.

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Production onRusthas been halted for the time being, Baldwin’s rep tells PEOPLE.

Jensen Acklesand Travis Fimmel are also set to star in the Western thriller.

source: people.com