Crew member fatally crushed by bus Squeeze speaks out
The road to musical triumph can be derailed by tragedy, and lately, the story of Squeeze has taken a somber turn. The band was forced to cancel a scheduled performance in Virginia following a devastating incident that claimed a life among the tour crew.
The concert was set to take place last night at the Wolf Trap National Park For The Performing Arts, as part of their ongoing US tour featuring artists like Adam Ant and Haircut 100. Just hours before doors were set to open, the planned show was called off due to a tragic event that occurred at the venue.
Squeeze released a statement on social media, expressing their deep sadness and shock over the loss of a life. They confirmed that after consulting with the venue and relevant authorities, the decision to cancel the evening’s performance was made out of respect for those affected.
The incident itself was particularly heartbreaking. Reports indicated that a member of the road crew had been fatally crushed in the venue’s car park. The cause of the fatality was linked to a malfunction in the apparatus holding the tour bus, which caused the vehicle to collapse onto the worker.
While the immediate focus was on the loss, Squeeze made it clear that the band intends to move forward. They affirmed their commitment to working with the promoter and venue to explore the possibility of rescheduling the show, promising to communicate further information to ticket holders as soon as it is available.
The impact of the tragedy is palpable, but the momentum of the tour remains. Squeeze is set to continue their journey across the United States, with performances scheduled in Ohio tonight, followed by stops in Illinois, Colorado, Utah, and California throughout the month.
The band’s road continues with exciting plans for the future. They are slated to hit the road with Billy Bragg in the UK in November and December, with shows beginning at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and including a slot at The O2 in London on November 26.
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