The Dillinger Escape Plan have cancelled the remaining dates of their European tour in light of yesterday’s bus accident, which injured 13 involved and totaled the band’s trailer containing the gear, as well as doing some significant damage to the bus. The band’s bus was rear ended by a large truck while parked partially on the shoulder of the road in Poland yesterday, February 13th. The band and crew made it out with relatively minor injuries. The following statement was issued on the matter:
“The Dillinger Escape Plan and crew were driving to their show in Krakow, Poland when their bus broke down and the driver had to pull over on the side of the road. A truck smashed into the trailer, which held all the band’s gear, before hitting the bus. No one is in critical condition but the band and crew are still being assessed for the extent of their injuries at Szpital Wojewodzki im. Jana Pawla II (John Paul Regional Hospital) in Zamosc.
The remaining dates in Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and Belgium (running through March 5th) have been cancelled. Guitarist, Benjamin Weinman adds, “All the gear is destroyed and there are injuries – we are unable to continue this tour right now. The band and crew would like to thank the fans and press around the world for their concern and the Polish police and medical staff for their handling of the situation. We hope to get back to Europe soon.”
