Six members of global singer Ed Sheeran's crew were taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries caused by stage equipment following the conclusion of his concert at Ford Field stadium in Detroit.
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Details of the Stage Dismantling Incident
The incident occurred while crew members were dismantling the stage, when a forklift and heavy equipment struck workers near the vehicle tunnel ramp as they were heading to take a break.
Emergency reports indicated that the incident resulted in two staff members sustaining serious injuries, while the condition of the other four was stable, with no life-threatening injuries recorded.
One of the injured workers stated that the collision happened in a split second, noting that he had been discharged from the hospital after being kept under medical observation overnight.
Official Investigations at the Concert Site
Ford Field stadium management announced the start of a comprehensive investigation in cooperation with the relevant authorities and the event's production partners to determine the causes of the incident, confirming that one of the injured belongs to the stadium's staff.
The stadium's official statement affirmed that it would refrain from speculating about the circumstances of the incident to ensure the integrity of the investigation, while thanking the ambulance and fire response teams for their swift response.
Ed Sheeran's Concerts Resume
The tour's schedule was not affected by the incident, as Ed Sheeran appeared as a surprise guest at the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, performing a selection of his songs.
Sheeran is set to resume his U.S. tour on Friday, September 4, holding his next concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as scheduled.
