Pittsburgh, PA – Authorities are investigating a particularly gruesome incident that unfolded late last night within the confines of the abandoned Pittsburgh Steel Mill, the location for the latest installment of the ‘Saw’ horror franchise. The event involved actor Tobin Bell, playing the character Rigg, being subjected to a harrowing ordeal involving the deliberate cutting of his own arm and subsequent consumption of his own blood.

Initial reports indicate that the scene, meticulously staged by the film’s production team, involved a complex trap designed to force Rigg to repeatedly slice his left forearm with a chainsaw, utilizing a system of pulleys and levers controlled remotely by an unseen operator. The process, lasting approximately 17 minutes according to eyewitness accounts, culminated with Rigg forced to drink a significant quantity of his own blood through a tube directly into his mouth.

“It was… intense,” stated Marcus “Mac” Allen, a member of the film’s security detail, speaking to reporters outside the mill this morning. “We were monitoring the entire operation from a secure observation post. The precision was unsettling. The way they controlled every movement… it was almost clinical.” Allen added, visibly shaken, “You could hear the metal screaming. It wasn’t just the chainsaw. It was… a lot.”

The immediate consequences within the film’s narrative remain unclear, though sources within the production team suggest the incident will dramatically alter the trajectory of the storyline. Jigsaw, the film’s primary antagonist, is believed to be pleased with the outcome, as it serves to further torment and psychologically manipulate his victims.

“He enjoys the suffering,” a production assistant, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed. “That’s the whole point. It’s not about the gore, it’s about the psychological breakdown.”

Medical personnel were immediately on standby during the event, and Bell was transported to a local hospital for observation. He is currently listed in stable condition, though his long-term physical and psychological effects remain to be seen.

The incident has prompted renewed debate amongst local residents regarding the filming of large-scale horror productions in the area. Concerns over public safety and the potential for similar, unsettling events are expected to be raised at an upcoming town hall meeting. Further updates will be provided as they become available.