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UK band Viola Beach 'killed in Swedish car crash' | |
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Five British nationals have died in a car crash in Sweden, the Foreign Office has said. | Five British nationals have died in a car crash in Sweden, the Foreign Office has said. |
It is understood members of the indie band Viola Beach were killed in the accident, which happened on Saturday in the Swedish capital Stockholm. | |
The car plunged more than 25m (82ft) from a highway bridge into a canal, the police say. | |
The Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local authorities and supporting the families of the victims. | The Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local authorities and supporting the families of the victims. |
The Warrington-based band members were Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin. | |
They were due to play a gig in Guildford in Surrey on Saturday, and were part of the line-up for Swedish music festival Where is the Music? on Friday. | |
The four-piece released their debut single Swings & Waterslides last year and had featured on BBC Introducing, which showcases up-and-coming music artists. | |
Tributes have been pouring in on social media for the band. |