Six crew members working on the tear-down of Ed Sheeran’s concert at Detroit’s Ford Field were rushed to the hospital late Saturday night after heavy stage equipment lost control and struck them. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. following the final performance of Sheeran’s tour stop, according to local reports.
Late-Night Collapse of Control Inside Ford Field Tunnel
Split-Second Chaos as Staging Crews Took a Break
According to Click on Detroit, the accident unfolded near a ramp inside a vehicle tunnel as staging crews were walking away to take a break. Heavy equipment used to dismantle the stage lost control and collided with several workers. Detroit Fire Department dispatch audio classified the emergency as a “forklift injury accident.” One worker, who was struck in the chest, told the local outlet that the chaotic incident happened in a split second and that he had never experienced anything like it.
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Hospital Transports and Overnight Medical Monitoring
Emergency medical services transported all six injured individuals to nearby hospitals. A stadium spokesperson confirmed that the injured group included a member of the Ford Field team alongside production crew workers. Medical evaluations at the time of transport showed that two workers sustained serious injuries, while the remaining four were in stable condition. One hospitalized crew member was kept overnight before being discharged on Sunday, per Click on Detroit.
Management Launches Comprehensive Review of the Incident
Ford Field management launched a comprehensive review following the late-night incident. In a public statement, a stadium spokesperson emphasized cooperation with both local authorities and the concert’s production partners.
Statements Issued as Authorities and Partners Cooperate
“Ford Field has begun a full review and is cooperating with the appropriate authorities and with the event’s production partners,” the stadium said in a statement provided to Click on Detroit. “Out of respect for the people involved and the integrity of that review, we will not speculate on the cause. We are grateful to the Detroit Fire Department and EMS for their rapid response.”
Touring Schedule Context and Silence from Management
Neither stadium officials nor production organizers immediately specified the exact model of heavy machinery involved in the collision. Ed Sheeran performed at the venue as part of his ongoing tour, but the artist and his management team have not issued a public statement regarding the staging accident.
