Oasis members injured in auto accident, one date postponed
ByAug 6, 2002 10:00 PM
Three members of Oasis suffered minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon (8/6) traffic accident in downtown Indianapolis.
Three members of Oasis suffered minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon (8/6) traffic accident in downtown Indianapolis.
According to a statement posted on the band’s official website, Oasis members Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell and Jay Darlington were traveling in a taxi that was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle.
The three were taken to a hospital by ambulance, where they were treated for shock, cuts and bruises. “Keyboard player Jay has his hand strapped and has to return to hospital on Wednesday for further treatment,” the statement said. “Noel, who was traveling in the front of the car, has suffered heavy facial bruising and seat belt cuts.”
Because of their injuries, neither member is well enough to perform a scheduled show at the Murat Theater in Indianapolis on Wednesday (8/7), and they “have been ordered by hospital doctors to fully rest for the next 48 hours to let their prescribed medication take full effect,” the statement said.
Lead singer Liam Gallagher apparently wasn’t in the taxi with his bandmates.
The group plans to reschedule the Indianapolis show for another date. No other postponements or cancellations were immediately announced.
The accident was the tour’s second setback in less than a week. Liam Gallagher was able to complete just three songs during the tour’s opening show on Aug. 2 Pompano Beach, Fla., before his voice gave out.