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The set of the upcoming Western movie Rust, starring Alec Baldwin, has been locked down in New Mexico, following an on-set incident that sent two crew members to the hospital.
Filming was taking place at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico on Thursday, when a 'misfire' happened involving a prop gun with blanks.
'There was an accident today on the New Mexico set of Rust involving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks,' read a statement from Rust Movie Productions LLC.
Incident: The set of the upcoming Western movie Rust, starring Alec Baldwin, has been locked down in New Mexico, following an on-set incident that sent two crew members to the hospital
'Two crew members have been taken to the hospital and are receiving care. Production has been halted for the time being. The safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority,' the statement concluded.
The Santa Fe Sheriff's Department confirmed to Deadline that the incident was being investigated, with criminal investigators on the scene.
There is no indication that there was any criminal activity involving the incident, given the production company's statement.
Halted: 'Two crew members have been taken to the hospital and are receiving
