Colt Ford Breaks Shoulder in Germany Tour Bus Crash, Pulled Through Windshield

Q: What caused the country star's tour bus to violently veer off a German road, leaving his upcoming international performances in limbo?

The cause of Colt Ford’s tour bus crash has not been publicly established. Reports say the bus veered off the road and ended up in a ditch in Germany while he was traveling to a scheduled show in Ballenstedt, but Ford and follow-up coverage both said the exact cause and precise location were not immediately clear. What is known is that the crash left Ford with a broken shoulder, and he said first responders pulled him through the shattered windshield. Photos he shared showed heavy front-end damage and the bus resting in a grassy ditch. His crew was also described as “a little banged up,” though everyone survived. Because of those injuries, his upcoming performances are uncertain. Ford had been scheduled to play Tailgate X in Ballenstedt on Aug. 15 and return to the U.S. for a show in Des Moines on Aug. 19, but no immediate confirmation was given on whether he will be able to appear.

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Ford said he suffered a broken shoulder after his tour bus crashed into a ditch while heading to a concert in Germany, and first responders pulled him through the windshield.
A social media post described the sudden crash as he was traveling for a show and preparing for a new single release.
The crew was also injured but only lightly, Ford said, adding that everyone survived the crash.
Ford is scheduled to perform in Ballenstedt, Germany, on Saturday, though it is unclear whether the injury will force him to cancel.