Shania Twain.Photo:Dave J Hogan/Getty
Dave J Hogan/Getty
Shania Twainis opening up about the health and safety of her touring crew after they were involved ina traffic accident earlier this week.
On Thursday, the country music star, 58, offered an update to fans and thanked them for their support following a traffic accident in Canada on Wednesday that led to the hospitalization of several members of herQueen of MeTourcrew. The singer-songwriterposted to her storyon Instagram to share a statement.
“Thank you so much for the outpour of love and support from everyone,” Twain wrote in white text over a black backdrop.
“First and foremost my touring family are safe,” she continued. “Anyone needing medical care is receiving great support.”
The “You’re Still the One” singer then took a moment to commend the strength of both her crew and the community who looked after them. “The local community and every single crew person has been phenomenal, in the face of a very scary scenario,” the singer-songwriter added.
Shania Twain’s Instagram Story.Shania Twain/Instagram
Shania Twain/Instagram
The Grammy winner concluded with a heartfelt note. She wrote, “Hug and hold those you love, we are doing the same! ❤️”
Poor driving conditions due to inclement weather led two vehicles that are a part of Twain’s tour to get in an accident on Wednesday. The country-pop artist herself was not in the bus or truck that were affected as they drove through Canada between tour stops.
Shania Twain on the ‘Queen of Me’ Tour.Jeremychanphotography/Getty
Jeremychanphotography/Getty
“We are incredibly thankful to the emergency services teams for their quick response and ongoing support,” the statement continued. “We ask for patience as we look after our touring family.”
The accident took place as the country icon was traveling from her Tuesday night show at Canada Life Center in Winnipeg to the SaskTel Center in Saskatoon where she was scheduled to take the stage on Thursday. The Saskatoon show went on as planned.
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Twain first kicked off her acclaimedQueen of MeTour in Spokane, Washington in late April and has since taken the live show across the U.S., Europe and Canada. The tour sees her supportingher sixth studio album, which arrived in February, as well as playing hits from across her decades-spanning career.
Her 2023 live appearances will soon wrap up in Vancouver on Nov. 14.
Next year, the star will take the stage again as she launches her latest Las Vegas residency,Come on Over, in the spring.
source: people.com
