007 driver sinks Aston Martin
2008-04-19 21:11
Rome - A James Bond stunt driver crashed 007's famous Aston Martin DBS into Italy's Lake Garda on Saturday ahead of filming on the secret agent's latest movie, Ansa agency reported.
The unnamed driver was taking the car on to the set of Quantum of Solace at 6:00 when he lost control of the vehicle for reasons yet to be established and plunged into the picturesque northern lake.
Sky Italia TV pictures later showed the car being winched back on to dry land, with Ansa reporting that the stuntman - quickly rescued by firemen - escaped with only minor bruising.
A source said the car was the only one available for shooting, which has so far seen the crew move from England to Panama, Chile and Mexico.
A further location trip to Spain is planned before its expected late-2008 cinema release.