Steve Irwin dies in stingray accident while filming

‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin has died while filming a new documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.

Steve was stung by a stingray barb while filming an underwater scene on the Reef and despite paramedics being helicoptered to the nearby Low Isles, Steve was pronounced dead before they arrived.

A police statement confirmed the accident: “It is believed that Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a stingray at Batt Reef off Port Douglas at about 11:00 am (0100 GMT).”

“His crew called for medical treatment and the Queensland medical helicopter responded, however Mr Irwin had died.”

Steve was married with two children.