Breaking: Baroness Involved In Bus Crash [Updated]

Posted by Bram Teitelman on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 10:45 am

Bad News

Two are in serious condition following an accident earlier today involving Baroness’ tour bus. According to the BBC, two members of the band became trapped in the bus when it fell 30 feet down a Ravine near Bath, England. According to the report, nine people were on board the bus,with the two trapped injured most seriously. It’s not yet known who the injured are. Apparently, there was heavy rain in the area, which may have led to the accident. The band had played at the Fleece in Bristol on Tuesday, and were scheduled to play in Southhampton tonight. This is obviously a breaking story, and we’ll bring you more as soon as we have more to tell you.

[Update] According to the Telegraph, one of the two most seriously injured was the bus driver.

[2nd Update] More details have been revealed, while the band’s spokesperson has released a statement.

[via Zena Metal]

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