Ed Sheeran Crew Members Hospitalized After Scary Detroit Stage Machinery Accident

A routine post-concert teardown turned into a frightening situation in Michigan over the weekend. Multiple crew members working Ed Sheeran’s latest tour stop required immediate emergency medical attention after a piece of heavy stage machinery reportedly malfunctioned and struck them inside the stadium venue. The dangerous incident unfolded late Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, shortly after the singer-songwriter finished his massive stadium gig. Crews were in the middle of dismantling the complex stage setup when disaster struck around 11 p.m. local time. According to local reports citing fire department dispatch audio, emergency personnel were dispatched to the stadium for a reported forklift injury accident.

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Reports indicate the stage hands were walking near a ramp inside a vehicle tunnel on their way to take a break when the machinery suddenly lost control. The out-of-control equipment swept into the path of several workers before coming to a complete halt. Emergency responders swiftly treated the victims on site before transporting six crew members to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed that none of the workers suffered life-threatening injuries. However, two of the patients were reported to be in serious condition, while four others were listed in stable condition. One crew member was kept in the hospital overnight for continued observation.

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At the time of reporting, Ed Sheeran has not issued a public comment on his social media platforms regarding the incident involving his production team. Meanwhile, venue management at Ford Field confirmed that an official investigation is underway to determine how the machinery lost control. In a statement released following the accident, the stadium revealed that Ford Field has initiated a full internal review and is actively cooperating with appropriate authorities as well as the event's production team to review safety protocols and clarify what transpired.