WASHINGTON — An entire band was killed in a horrific car crash in Sweden early Saturday, authorities have reported.
The British foreign office said four musicians in the UK rock group Viola Beach and the band’s manager were riding in a car that crashed through barriers , under a bridge and into the Sodertalje canal.
The men, whose ages ranged between 20 and 35, were found in the canal and confirmed dead.
The band, which came from Warrington, in northern England, had been playing in the Friday night “Where’s the Music” festival in Norrkoping, south of Stockholm, according to reports.
“We can confirm that five British nationals died in a car accident in Sweden,” a Foreign Office spokesman said. “We are in contact with local authorities and are supporting the families at this very difficult time.”
The band recently recorded a session for broadcaster BBC and was scheduled to play at the popular SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas, next month, according to their Facebook page.
