Crash on the cobbles… rogue drone terrifies Coronation Street crew before crashing into the Bistro
The remote controlled vehicle was shooting behind the scenes footage before smashing into one of the soap's prize sets
CORONATION Street chiefs were almost hit by a rogue drone before it crashed into the soap’s Bistro.
The remote-controlled craft took off from the cobbles and whizzed over show bosses’ heads 8ft above the ground.
It was being used to shoot scenes for a virtual reality package for the show’s audience tour.
A source said: “The bloke flying this thing was an external operator and he turned up promising to deliver shots that are the bees’ knees. However, it was anything but as he smashed the thing into one of their most prized sets.
“He could have taken someone’s head off; they’re not normally used on the day-to-day set because of the risks. They’re quite tricky to fly and you need a commercial licence to operate one.
“It raced over the heads of crew and directors before a less than glamorous landing at the Bistro. Luckily, there wasn’t much damage”.
Crews had to halt filming after the incident on Friday evening — which may have to be reported to the Civil Aviation Authority, which issues licences for drone operators.
The craft is not thought to have endangered any cast members.
A spokesman for the ITV show said: “No one was injured and the Bistro is still intact.”
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