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Incident at Ed Sheeran Concert That Left 6 Workers Hospitalized Now Under Investigation in Detroit

Crew members were reportedly hit by falling pieces of equipment during load-out after the show.

Incident at Ed Sheeran Concert That Left 6 Workers Hospitalized Now Under Investigation in Detroit

Six workers were hospitalized following an incident at a Detroit concert venue where Ed Sheeran recently performed, leading to an investigation. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is currently looking into the incident that occurred on August 29 at Ford Field. Six adults were transported to the hospital, with no injuries considered life-threatening.

Two patients were initially in serious condition, while four were in stable condition at the time of transport. The city's fire department reported that they responded to a report of an accident at the venue, providing triage support. Ford Field praised the quick response of the fire department and EMS, stating they would not speculate on the cause of the incident.

Sheeran's tour, the Loop Tour, wrapped up in Detroit, having kicked off in January and set to conclude in November with further dates in the United States and Latin America. His latest album, 'Play,' debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in September 2022.

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