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Priyanka Chopra returns to 'Quantico' set after injury

"She is getting stronger every day and is happy to be back at work," the star's rep said.

By Annie Martin
Priyanka Chopra at The Weinstein Co. and Netflix Golden Globes after-party on January 8. The actress plays Alex Parrish on "Quantico." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
1 of 3 | Priyanka Chopra at The Weinstein Co. and Netflix Golden Globes after-party on January 8. The actress plays Alex Parrish on "Quantico." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Priyanka Chopra returned to the Quantico set this week following a "minor" injury.

The 34-year-old Indian actress resumed filming the ABC series Monday in New York after being hospitalized Jan. 12, according to E! News.

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"Priyanka returned to work on Monday morning," her rep said. "While she is still sore and stiff from her fall, she is getting stronger every day and is happy to be back at work."

TMZ had reported that Chopra was rushed to the emergency room after slipping and falling during a stunt. Her spokesperson later The Hollywood Reporter that the star was recovering and "resting comfortably" at home.

"I can confirm there was a minor incident last night on set," the rep said. "Priyanka was immediately taken the hospital, examined by a doctor and released."

Chopra was absent from set Jan. 13 and also missed a press event that morning in New York. She thanked fans for their support in a tweet Sunday and assured her followers she was on the mend.

"Thank you for all of your warm thoughts and well wishes. I will be ok, and am looking forward to getting back to work as soon as I can. much [love]," she wrote.

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Chopra headed to Los Angeles on Wednesday to attend the 2017 People's Choice Awards. Quantico is nominated for two awards, Favorite Network TV Drama and Favorite Dramatic TV Actress for Chopra, at the ceremony, which will air at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

Early morning..sore..sleepy but..first.. lemme take a selfie.. LA bound. #PCAs #nomination #excited #nofilter

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