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Tragedy Strikes Netflix's Dept. Q Production
14 Nov
Summary
- An unnamed crew member died on the set of Netflix's Dept. Q on Nov. 12.
- The incident occurred at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- The death is not considered suspicious but inquiries are ongoing.
A tragic incident has occurred on the set of the Netflix series Dept. Q, with an unnamed crew member passing away on November 12, 2026. The production company, Left Bank Pictures, confirmed the event and extended condolences to the family and colleagues.
The incident took place at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, shortly after the crew had wrapped up filming for season two. Police Scotland attended the scene and confirmed the individual was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
While Police Scotland has stated the death is not being treated as suspicious, inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the event. This unfortunate incident echoes a past event at FirstStage Studios in 2022, where a contractor named Philip Ross also died on site.
The Fatal Accident Inquiry related to Philip Ross's death is still ongoing, according to reports. FirstStage Studios previously expressed devastation and offered condolences for that incident, noting an investigation was underway.
