Squeeze speak out after “tragic” incident leads to crew member being fatally crushed by tour bus

Squeeze have cancelled one of their shows in Virginia and spoken out about how the decision was made due to the unexpected and “tragic” death of a crew member.

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The band were set to play in Vienna, Virginia last night (Thursday September 3), as part of their ongoing US tour with Adam Ant and Haircut 100.

In a statement, Squeeze confirmed that the gig had been cancelled just hours before doors were set to open at the Wolf Trap National Park For The Performing Arts, as a worker had been killed in a “tragic event”.

Their post continued: “We will work with the promoter and venue regarding the possibility of rescheduling the show and will communicate further information to ticket holders as soon as it is available.

Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic event.”.

According to Fox 5, the incident involved a member of the road crew, who was crushed to death in the venue’s car park after the tour bus he was working on collapsed on top of him.

The incident, police told the outlet, was caused by the apparatus holding the vehicle malfunctioning.

A spokesperson for the venue has also shared a statement: “There was an accident involving a member of the community at Wolf Trap National Park today, tragically resulting in a loss of life.

Out of respect, tonight’s show has been cancelled.”.

As a result of this earlier fatality at Wolf Trap, tonight’s Squeeze concert has been CALLED OFF.

Out of respect, tonight’s show has been… https://t.co/1UnEyQZHpj pic.twitter.com/yvRCdsRfa6.

The tour is set to continue in Ohio tonight (Friday September 4), followed by further shows in Illinois, Colorado, Utah, California and more throughout the month.

From there, Squeeze will hit the road with Billy Bragg in the UK in November and December, with shows kicking off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and including a slot at The O2 in London on November 26.

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