Several Shania Twain's touring crew members found themselves in a nightmare as their bus collided with a truck and rolled off the road near Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The accident occurred shortly after 7 am on Highway 1, resulting in a total of 13 people being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the local police.
Shania Twain Crew Members Tour Bus Crash
The crash scene images showed the aftermath of a major collision. The tour bus and a truck had rolled off the road, resulting in significant damage, especially on the icy highway. The touring crew, who were supporting Shania Twain on her 'Queen of Me' tour, experienced a frightening incident when emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance to the injured.
Fortunately, Shania Twain was not on the bus during the crash, sparing the country-pop star from harm. The 13 crew members involved in the incident were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where they were treated for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Bus operator Joerg Philipp, owner of Beat The Street, took to Instagram to shed light on the cause of the crash, attributing it to "black ice on the roadway." The treacherous road conditions significantly influenced the unfortunate collision that marred the Queen of Me tour.
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the touring company expressed gratitude to the emergency services teams for their quick response and ongoing support. In a statement, they requested patience from the public as they focused on caring for their touring family in the aftermath of the accident.
As the touring crew faces the aftermath of the crash, uncertainties loom over the fate of Shania Twain's upcoming show scheduled in Saskatoon on Thursday, approximately 200 miles from Wolseley. Official information about whether the show will proceed as planned has yet to be released, leaving fans and the entertainment industry on edge.
Meanwhile, a manager for Shania Twain confirmed that multiple production crew members were involved in the highway accident while traveling between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Dangerous driving conditions, exacerbated by inclement weather, contributed to the unfortunate incident, according to Deadline.
Tour Bus Crash Response
The statement emphasized the gratitude towards emergency services for their rapid response and ongoing support during this challenging time.
The Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a statement detailing the events, noting that the Indian Head RCMP received a report of a rolled coach bus on Highway #1, east of Wolseley, Saskatchewan, at around 7 am. Due to poor road conditions, the highway was closed from Wolseley east to the Manitoba border.
In an afternoon update, the RCMP confirmed that 13 individuals were treated in hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening. The Indian Head RCMP is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, seeking to shed light on the events leading up to the collision.
Shania Twain, a Canadian native, is currently at the tail end of her Queen Of Me tour, promoting her first album in six years of the same name, released in April. Despite the challenges faced by the touring crew, she performed at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night, with scheduled performances in Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver in the coming days.
Looking ahead, Shania Twain is set to embark on her third Las Vegas residency at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, beginning on May 10. With 24 performances scheduled through December 2024, she assures fans that they can expect all the hits and a few fan favorites from the new album. As the entertainment industry rallies behind the injured crew members, thoughts are with Shania Twain and her team as they navigate the challenges posed by this unexpected and distressing incident, USA Today reported.
