Ryan Reynolds 'heartbroken' after stuntwoman killed on set of Deadpool 2

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has said he is 'heartbroken, shocked and devastated' following the death of a stuntwoman on the set of the film.

A police officer examines a motorcycle after a female stunt driver working on the movie "Deadpool 2" died after a crash on set, in Vancouver. Source: AAP

The woman was killed on the set of 'Deadpool 2' in Vancouver while filming a motorcycle stunt for the much-anticipated sequel to Marvel Comic's anti-superhero blockbuster, police said.

"Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle," police said in a statement.

Images posted in local newspapers showed police taping off a black Ducati motorcycle sitting on its side next to a smashed officer tower window in downtown Vancouver.

Reynolds said the Deadpool 2 crew had been left devastated by the death. Source: AAP

Actress Zazie Beetz, who is best known for her role in the FX television network series 'Atlanta', was reportedly spotted driving the motorcycle, or one like it, during filming.

Beetz has been cast in the film as Domino, a mercenary with exceptional marksmanship and fighting skills, and mutant powers.

The first 'Deadpool' movie earned US$783 million at the box office.

Production on the sequel, which also stars Ryan Reynolds as the title character and Josh Brolin, began two months ago.

Vancouver police say the driver was on a motorcycle when the crash occurred on the movie set on Monday morning. Source: AAP