Man dies after being seriously injured at Edinburgh film studio

A tragic incident occurred at a film studio in Edinburgh, resulting in the death of a man who had sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the FirstStage studio located in Leith at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday. Despite immediate medical attention, the unidentified man was declared dead shortly thereafter.

Authorities from Police Scotland have stated that the death does not appear suspicious; nevertheless, an investigation is still underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the event. Meanwhile, the Health and Safety Executive confirmed that they are aware of what happened at the site.

FirstStage studio is known for producing well-known television dramas, including Netflix’s Department Q and The Rig, an Amazon Prime exclusive series. Reports from BBC Scotland News indicate that filming for the latest season of Department Q was completed at this studio just last month.

This unfortunate event has cast a shadow over the production facility, prompting official inquiries while highlighting the studio’s significant role in creating popular drama content for international platforms