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Johnny Depp nearly trampled to death

Los Angeles - Johnny Depp was nearly killed when a stunt went wrong during the filming of his latest movie The Lone Ranger, reports the Mail Online.

New footage that has emerged of the shocking moment shows how Depp is thrown off his horse and trampled on the ground.

The clip begins with Depp and Armie Hammer, who takes the role of the Lone Ranger, on horses galloping along the sands of the desert where the film was being shot.

Johnny loses his grip

As the horses pick up speed, Depp's steed is seen bucking, causing the actor to lose his grip and fall to the side.

Cast and crew are heard gasping and exclaiming "Woah, woah, woah" as they observe the accident happening, before a voice is heard saying: "Stay back guys, apart from the medics."

Watch the clip here:



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