The Ghost Inside involved in bus crash

20 November 2015 | 8:43 am | Staff Writer
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In sobering morning news, US news outlets are currently reporting popular hardcore outfit The Ghost Inside have been involved in a "serious" motor accident while travelling to Phoenix.

UPDATE: A representative for The Ghost Inside has posted the following statement via the band's socials:

"Thanks to everyone who reached out with concern today. The Ghost Inside was involved in a serious bus accident outside El Paso, TX this morning. All 5 band members + all members of the crew are alive and currently being treated for their injuries. Please keep them in your thoughts as well as their bus driver and those in the other vehicle who did not make it. Unfortunately, all US shows on the Locals Only Tour are cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase. We will update you more when we can."

ORIGINAL STORY: In sobering morning news, US news outlets are currently reporting popular hardcore outfit The Ghost Inside have been involved in a "serious" road accident while travelling to Phoenix.

Alt Press observes the early developments, writing:

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"Reports are beginning to pour in through Twitter that The Ghost Inside have been involved in a serious bus accident on their way from Texas to Phoenix. It is being said that they collided with a semi truck. According to CBS reporter Lashay Wesley, the accident took place just a few miles East of the U.S. border patrol checkpoint on US 62/180."

According to the same news report, the band members and tour crew are, thankfully, confirmed "alive and accounted for."

However, in sad news, similar news stories are also reporting the collision still resulted in fatalities, informing, "Two people were killed in the collision, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokeswoman."