Michael Jackson's Pepsi Accident
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Jul. 16 2009, Published 10:14 a.m. ET
Images of Michael Jackson being rushed to the hospital after his accident filming a Pepsi commercial in 1984.
1. The ambulance carrying Michael Jackson rushes to the hospital.
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The ambulance carrying Michael Jackson rushes to the hospital.
2. Fans and the media gather around the stretcher as hospital personnel standby.
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Fans and the media gather around the stretcher as hospital personnel standby.
3. Michael Jackson, whose scalp got burned on the Pepsi commercial set, has his head wrapped in bandages and his face covered. He's still wearing his famous sequined glove.
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Michael Jackson, whose scalp got burned on the Pepsi commercial set, has his head wrapped in bandages and his face covered. He's still wearing his famous sequined glove.
4. Michael closes his eyes after the shock of his ordeal.
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Michael closes his eyes after the shock of his ordeal.
5. Michael continues to be wheeled into the hospital.
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Michael continues to be wheeled into the hospital.