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Person Dies After Being Crushed by Tour Bus at Wolf Trap; Squeeze Concert Canceled

Police said the bus’s support apparatus failed, crushing the worker and forcing the cancellation of Thursday night’s show.

  • On Thursday, a worker died at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia, after a tour bus belonging to British rock band Squeeze collapsed on him in the parking lot.
  • Following the fatal accident, Squeeze cancelled their scheduled Thursday evening performance, issuing a statement that they were "deeply saddened and shocked" by the loss of life.
  • United States Park Police officers responded to 1551 Trap Road around 5 p.m. on Thursday, reporting, "The worker was underneath the bus when the apparatus supporting it failed."
  • Wolf Trap National Park confirmed the cancellation, stating, "There was an accident involving a member of the community," and ceased all operations for the evening out of respect.
  • Squeeze remains on their United States tour, scheduled to perform next at the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, Ohio, while Wolf Trap reopens tonight for the National Symphony Orchestra.
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