This is the scary moment South African star Anrich Nortje is sent crashing to the ground after being hit by a 315kg SPIDERCAM.<br /><br />The shocking incident occurred during his country’s Boxing Day Test match against Australia.<br /><br />Fast bowler Nortje was minding his own business at the MCG when disaster struck.<br /><br />The 29-year-old was retreating to his fielding position when the Fox Sports camera made its move.<br /><br />Zooming across the field, the near-50 stone object lowered before smashing into Nortje from behind.<br /><br />The fast bowler collapsed to the ground in agony as South African teammates rushed over.<br /><br />But Nortje was fortunately unharmed despite the bruising blow.<br /><br />And after being checked by medical staff, he was able to continue playing against Australia.<br /><br />As for the Spidercam, fans at the game reported it was taken down as the Aussies built up a 197-run lead and weren't used for the rest of the day.<br /><br />Fox Sports have since apologized to Nortje and admitted it was an operator error.<br /><br />The camera can come down to head height but is only supposed to do so for interviews and moments when it can be done so safely.<br /><br />But the out-of-control camera was slammed by commentator James Brayshaw, who said: “Nortje walking quietly to his spot, then bang. That should not be happening.”<br /><br />Fans were also left extremely concerned by the incident.<br /><br />One said: “Hope the camera operator has been warned that they are out of a job if this ever happens again.”<br /><br />Another declared: “This is so horrible.”<br /><br />One noted: “How can this be allowed to happen? This goes above the camera operator. It could have been much worse.”<br /><br />Another added: “A criminal case must be lodged against the broadcaster and the host nation for such an unpardonable act, even if unintentional.”<br /><br />Nortje said afterward: "I didn't know what hit me, to be honest. So far so good. It just knocked the [left] shoulder and the [left] elbow. The elbow is a bit sore but otherwise seems to be okay. I'll just monitor it and see how it goes with the doctor.<br /><br />"I saw cables and then I turned around or moved my head and then I saw the camera, but I was a little bit too late. It was quite quick. It didn't change my mindset or anything. I tried to stay focused.<br /><br />"I think the one thing we've spoken about earlier is how low it is and it probably shouldn't be unless [it needs to be] for certain interviews or something. But I don't think it should be traveling at head height. That's just my opinion. And then for Marco [Jansen] as well, they must consider him for his height.
