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During the pole slide stunt in Police Story (1985), Jackie Chan sustained second-degree burns on his palms (caused by friction and hot lights), a dislocation of his pelvis, and injury to his 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae (T7/T8). He also suffered numerous lacerations from the glass and lighting.
Jackie Chan sustained several specific and severe injuries during the famous pole slide stunt in the 1985 film Police Story.
The primary injuries resulting from this dangerous stunt were:
Severe Electrical Burns to the Hands: This was the most immediate and painful injury during the slide itself. The decorative pole was covered in hundreds of working lights connected by electrical wiring. As Chan slid down, the friction generated immense heat, leading to severe second-degree burns on both of his palms, especially where he was gripping the wiring.
Spinal/Back Injury: Upon impacting the glass display case and the ground below, Chan sustained significant trauma to his back. Specifically, he suffered compression and minor displacement of the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae (T7/T8). This type of injury required hospitalization and risked permanent paralysis.
Pelvic/Coccyx Injury: The force of the uncontrolled fall and impact resulted in a severe injury to his coccyx (tailbone) and pelvis.
Lacerations: Due to shattering through multiple panes of glass and electrical lights, he sustained numerous deep cuts and lacerations all over his body, particularly his arms and upper torso, though these were secondary to the internal and burn injuries.
He later stated that this stunt was one of the most painful of his career.
The summary omits that despite these injuries, Chan reportedly continued filming or went immediately to the set of 'Heart of Dragon'.
The summary attributes the heat to friction ('friction generated immense heat'), but the lights were also extremely hot because they were plugged into the building's mains power (AC) rather than batteries.