15 Actors who almost lost their lives on set (With Pictures)

9. Jason Statham – The Expendables III

Some of you may be surprised to know that Jason Statham competed for England in the Auckland Commonwealth Games in 1990, shortly before pursuing a career in acting. His past experiences as a professional driver is what helped him jump out of death’s path while filming a stunt in The Expendable III.

While filming a scene that required Statham to drive a three-ton truck at full speed, the worst thing that could have happened, happened. The breaks of the truck malfunctioned and Statham was forced to leap out of the vehicle before it plunged 60 feet into the sea. Luckily the crew had dismantled the door of the truck for the action scene, and Statham was able to escape in due time. If Statham hadn’t been an excellent swimmer, he would not have been able to escape and survive this horrifying incident.