Corrie director injured in set car accident

A female Coronation Street director was injured on set earlier today when a car collided with her.

At around 12.30pm, preparations were underway for filming a scene which involved a small amount of non-essential background car movement.

However, shooting was halted when an action car collided with the unnamed female member of the production team. No cast or other crew members were involved.

She was subsequently taken to Manchester Royal Hospital to be checked by doctors.

A Weatherfield spokeswoman this afternoon said: "We can confirm an accident occurred on the set of Coronation Street today during filming. The accident occurred as the crew were setting up for a scene which involved a small amount of vehicle movement.

"Contrary to press speculation, this accident did not occur during the filming of a stunt. The female director has been injured as a consequence and been taken to hospital. No other member of the crew or cast has been injured."

Producers have since called in ITV's health and safety advisers to investigate the incident.

The spokeswoman added: "ITV's health and safety team on-site in Manchester are currently conducting an investigation into how this accident occurred and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive."