It is reported this morning that the Warrington band ‘Viola Beach’ who consist of Kris Leonard, Tomas Lowe, River Reeves and Jack Dakin and their manager Craig Tarry have passed away in a tragic car accident in Sweden.
Swedish Police say five people have been killed in a car crash after plunging 25 metres from a highway bridge into a canal in Stockholm. The cause of the accident was not known however police spokeswoman Eva Nilsson said that divers had recovered the bodies of five men.
The bridge over the Sodertalje canal was closing at the time of the accident, after it had been opened to let a vessel sail through. Its warning lamps were flashing and two barriers were blocking the road.
The band were just getting a taste for success as they were beginning their tour and having played the BBC Introducing Stage at Leeds Festival last year. The band were due to be playing SXSW in Texas this year and have an EP out at the moment.
Our thoughts are with their families and friends.
