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Metalcore band The Ghost Inside have been involved in a serious accident, with their bus driver dying in a crash yesterday (Thursday 19 November).
The news broke after the Dear Youth stars were driving through El Paso in Texas, when the bus was involved in a collision with another vehicle - where more passengers also tragically lost their lives.
"Thanks to everyone who reached out with concern today," say the band in a statement. "The Ghost Inside was involved in a serious bus accident outside El Paso, TX this morning. All 5 band members + all members of the crew are alive and currently being treated for their injuries. Please keep them in your thoughts as well as their bus driver and those in the other vehicle who did not make it.
"Unfortunately, all US shows on the Locals Only Tour are cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase. We will update you more when we can."
KVIA reports that two people lost their lives.
KMFX-FM also report that drummer Andrew Tkaczyk was involved in the crash, before his brother Nick took to Facebook to post: "For those not in the know, my brother Andrew was airlifted to the hospital this morning after his bus was involved in an accident. He is alive, however he has suffered head trauma, as well as broken bones in his lower extremities, and a shoulder injury. He is currently in ICU and may require surgery. Please give us all your prayers, thoughts, whatever it is that you do, as we need it."
A Gofundme page has since been set up in memory of their bus driver, in the hope that they can "help cover his funeral expenses".
