Baroness involved in serious bus crash

16 August 2012 | 12:11 pm | Staff Writer
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US sludge metallers Baroness were recently involved in a serious bus accident in England various news reports suggest.

US sludge metallers Baroness were recently involved in a serious bus accident in England various news reports suggest.


The band themselves posted a brief update on their website overnight.


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"Baroness were in a serious bus accident last night near Bath, England. The band members and crew are recovering at local hospitals. All tour dates are postponed until further notice. More updates to come."


BBC News additionally reported on the accident:


"Two people on a tour bus used by the US band Baroness were badly injured when the vehicle fell 30ft (10m) from a viaduct near Bath.


Emergency services were called to Brassknocker Hill, in Monkton Combe, on the B3108 at its junction with the A36 Warminster Road at 11:30 BST.


Two of those on board suffered multiple fractures and had to be freed by firefighters. Seven had minor injuries.


All remaining dates of the band's European tour have been cancelled."