Leeds Festival favourite Frank Carter has been forced to cancel upcoming North American tour dates after being involved in a serious car crash in Devon.
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes rocked the Main Stage at this year's festival, attracting headlines for dedicating 'I Hate You' to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
At the 2019 launch day Leeds Festival founder Melvin Benn hailed Carter as the ultimate Bramham Park act, having played at the festival 'pretty much every year for as long as I can remember.'
The singer shared a photo on Instagram following a crash in Devon on Thursday night, which left Carter with various injuries including bruised ribs and a damaged kneecap.
A friend of the 35-year-old was travelling with him and suffered a triple fractured pelvis, a ruptured spleen and multiple broken ribs.
Speaking on Instagram, he said: "IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR. THE FIRST WEEK OF DATES IS POSTPONED.
"On Thursday night at 7:20pm I was involved in a serious car accident in Devon, UK. I crawled out of the wreck with some cuts and scrapes, a kneecap in the wrong place, bruised ribs and a headache that won’t go away.
"My friend Pete was less fortunate, he was cut from the wreckage by no less than eleven firefighters with a triple fractured pelvis, ruptured spleen, multiple broken ribs and the kind of cuts and bruises you get from being hit by a car.
"We were all taken by ambulance to Derriford A&E where I stayed until 7:30am the next morning when I was finally released with a collection of minor injuries and a new appreciation of living.
"I have unfortunately been told I am unable to fly while my body recovers. As it stands the first week of our American tour will not proceed as planned. We looked at all the ways I could come and play the shows but once the doctor had seen me it was clear flying to New York this weekend was not an option. We will do everything in our power to make it up to you and are reviewing all the options including rescheduling."
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