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Fatal accident at Wolf Trap concert venue

Overview

A fatal accident at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Virginia led to the cancellation of a scheduled concert by the English rock band Squeeze.

According to U.S. Park Police, the incident occurred in a parking lot when a supporting apparatus failed, causing a tour bus to fall on a worker. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. While authorities have not confirmed if the vehicle belonged to the band, the accident took place on the venue's property.

In response to the tragedy, Squeeze canceled their performance, stating they were ‘deeply saddened and shocked’ by the loss of life. The band indicated they would coordinate with venue management and promoters regarding potential rescheduling and updates for ticket holders.

Entities

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts · Squeeze · Squeeze · U.S. Park Police

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Squeeze cancels Virginia concert after fatal tour bus accident

    The band Squeeze canceled a concert at Wolf Trap in Virginia after a worker was killed in a fatal tour bus accident on the venue's property.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Wolf Trap concert canceled after worker killed by tour bus

    A concert at Virginia's Wolf Trap was canceled after a worker was killed when a tour bus fell on him due to a failed supporting apparatus.

Sources

1057thehawk.com · anglophone-direct.com · billboard.com · guitarplayer.com · independent.co.uk · insider.foxnews.com · loudersound.com · offthepress.com · thequake1021.com