American country singer Wade Bowen shared an update with fans after his tour bus got into a car crash while they were departing Austin, Tex. for his next concert.
Bowen took to Instagram to connect with fans in the aftermath of the accident and share how the nearby community helped him, his band and his crew get what they needed to make it to the show.
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“As we left Austin Friday night our bus was hit by another car. Thankfully we are all ok,” began the message from Bowen. “I’m so blessed to have the band and crew I do. Everyone came together and figured out how to make it to our next show in Lubbock and pull off a magical night.”
He then put a spotlight on people in Lubbock who “came to our rescue with the gear and instruments we needed to make it happen,” going on to declare that it was “one of my favorite shows ever in the town that started it all for me.”
Bowen also thanked the “police officers, firemen, tow truckers, and everyone that took good care of us and our situation. We are very lucky… to be safe and also to live this life.”
The singer ended the message with a simple sendoff: “Call your mom.”
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Bowen shared a few photos showing the damage to the tour bus and trailer from the crash, with the right back of the bus smashed, exposing the inner workings of the vehicle.
Fans shared well wishes and noted how glad they were to learn that everyone was okay, with replies like, “That’s some nasty damage buddy. So glad y’all are alright,” and “Good to hear everyone is ok! A testament to the power of music and the people in it! ❤️.”
Bowen appears to have a break before his next concert, with the singer performing in Portland, Tex. on March 28.
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