Virginia concert called off after tour bus crushes worker to death
A tour bus accident that killed a worker in a parking lot forced the cancellation of a Squeeze concert at Wolf Trap in Virginia.
U.S. Park Police responded to a crash at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts where a tour bus malfunctioned and crushed a worker in the parking lot. The accident happened around 5 p.m., just before the scheduled 7:30 p.m. performance by the English rock band Squeeze. The venue posted a notice cancelling the concert out of respect for the deceased.
Squeeze released a statement expressing shock, mourning the loss, and indicating they would work with the promoter to explore a new date. Fans in the parking area witnessed emergency vehicles and many remained, shaken by the tragedy. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed.
Why it matters
The fatal accident halted a major concert, highlighting safety concerns for event staff and affecting ticket holders.
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