Harrison Ford has been injured on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII.

The Han Solo actor suffered a bad ankle injury during filming at Pinewood studios in England, and has been taken to a London hospital.

A statement from Disney reads: "Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII.

"He was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care. Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates."

The actor was reportedly hurt while filming on the Millennium Falcon, when a hydraulic door came down and struck him. It is thought that his ankle may be fractured.

The 71-year-old is among a number of actors reprising their original Star Wars trilogy roles, with Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker all returning.

John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie will also feature in the JJ Abrams movie.

The first standalone Star Wars spinoff film will shoot in the UK as well, chancellor George Osborne announced this week.

Star Wars: Episode VII will be released on December 18, 2015.