His Home And Away character Alf Stewart has taken some hits over the past 30 years.
And on Friday, actor Ray Meagher had an accident in Sydney while riding a Segway.
The veteran soap star, 73, collided with a palm tree while filming a new advertising campaign for Optus.
Strewth! Home And Away’s Ray Meagher, 73, crashes into a tree while riding on a Segway on Manly Corso on Friday
The full campaign, starring Ray, will kick off on June 18.
In a hilarious behind-the-scenes clip, Ray is seen steadying himself on the motorised device while speaking to the camera.
The actor, wearing what appears to be a police officer’s outfit, begins driving the Segway, seemingly unaware of his proximity to a large tree in his path.
Look out! The beloved screen star then began moving on his Segway, seemingly unaware of his close proximity to the tree in his path
Iconic role: His Home And Away character Alf Stewart (above) has suffered some tragic blows over the past 30 years on TV – most recently facing death after falling into a sinkhole
Ray appears momentarily shocked before disembarking from the Segway and storming off.
Fortunately he was wearing a protective blue helmet throughout filming.
After making contact with the tree, a man with a clipboard comes over to assess the situation.
Ya flamin’ galah! Colliding with the tree in the hilarious video, Ray pretended to be shocked as she disembarked the vehicle to storm off
The Optus campaign is expected to target everyday Australians and will feature lots of Australian humour.
Ray can be seen on Channel Seven’s Home And Away Monday to Thursday from 7pm.
Soap star: Ray is seen on Channel Seven’s Home And Away Monday to Thursday from 7pm
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