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Worker's Death Halts Virginia Rock Show
4 Sep
Summary
- A worker died when a tour bus fell on him.
- The incident occurred before a Squeeze concert.
- The show was canceled out of respect for the deceased.
A rock concert featuring the band Squeeze was canceled Thursday evening in Virginia due to a fatal accident. A worker performing maintenance on a tour bus in a parking lot at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts was crushed when a supporting apparatus failed. The incident occurred around 5 p.m., several hours before the 7:30 p.m. showtime.
U.S. Park Police confirmed the tragic event, and the venue announced the cancellation on social media out of respect. The band Squeeze released a statement expressing their shock and sadness, noting they are assessing the possibility of rescheduling the performance and will update ticket holders. The identity of the worker has not yet been released.
