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Shania Twain shared a statement after a tour bus accident sent some of her crew members to nearby hospitals between destinations on her headlining “Queen of Me Tour.” Twain was not on the tour bus at the time of the incident. The Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police noted that 13 people “were treated in hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening.”
“Thank you so much for the outpour of love and support from everyone,” Twain said in a written statement shared on her Instagram story on Thursday afternoon (November 9). “First and foremost my touring family are safe. Anyone needing medical care is receiving great support. The local community and very single crew person has been phenomenal, in the face of a very scary scenario. Hug and hold those you love, we are doing the same! ❤️”
The tour bus accident happened between Winnipeg and Saskatoon in Canada. The Queen of Me star’s management company confirmed in a statement on Wednesday (November 8), including to PEOPLE and other news outlets: “One crew bus and one truck from the Shania Twain - Queen Of Me tour were involved in a highway accident driving between Winnipeg and Saskatoon. Multiple vehicles encountered dangerous driving conditions due to inclement weather. Members of the production crew who require medical attention have been taken to nearby hospitals. We are incredibly thankful to the emergency services teams for their quick response and ongoing support. We ask for patience as we look after our touring family.”