Ed Sheeran concert workers hospitalized in Detroit incident
Six crew members were hospitalized after a forklift reportedly lost control during load-out at Ford Field in Detroit following Ed Sheeran's Saturday concert. Two workers were in serious condition and four were stable; injuries were not described as life-threatening, and Ford Field has opened a full review.
The incident puts a spotlight on backstage safety during major arena tours, just days before Sheeran resumes his Loop Tour in New Jersey. For ongoing coverage of similar stories, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
Key Takeaways
- Six workers were injured and taken to a hospital after a forklift accident during post-show teardown at Ford Field.
- Two patients were listed in serious condition and four in stable condition; none of the injuries were reported as life-threatening.
- Crew members said the equipment lost control near a vehicle tunnel while the stage was being dismantled.
- One Ford Field employee was among those hurt; the venue is cooperating with authorities and production partners.
- Sheeran's Loop Tour resumes September 4 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
What happened at Ed Sheeran's Detroit concert?
According to a report published by Page Six, six people were injured Saturday during the load-out process after Ed Sheeran's show at Ford Field in Detroit.
The Detroit Fire Department responded to what was described as a "forklift injury accident" at the stadium around 11 p.m., Click On Detroit reported. All six workers were transported to a local hospital.
Several workers told the outlet they were on a break during their shift when the equipment "lost control" and struck "several of them" as the stage was being torn down near a vehicle tunnel.
How serious were the injuries?
While two patients were in serious condition during transport, the other four were listed as stable. The report stated that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
One crew member was released from the hospital on Sunday after an overnight stay. Another worker who was hit in the chest told Click On Detroit he had "never experienced anything like that" and that everything "happened in a split second."
The venue confirmed that one of those injured was a Ford Field employee. Representatives for Ford Field and Sheeran did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
What is Ford Field doing in response?
Ford Field told Click On Detroit it has "begun a full review and is cooperating with the appropriate authorities and with the event's production partners."
"Out of respect for the people involved and the integrity of that review, we will not speculate on the cause," the stadium said in a statement. "We are grateful to the Detroit Fire Department and EMS for their rapid response."
What is next for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour?
The "Shape of You" singer is on the Loop Tour in support of his eighth studio album, "Play." The run includes 57 concerts and resumes September 4 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The tour is scheduled to conclude in December with a two-night stint in Mexico City. Sheeran was spotted in Capri, Italy, on August 27, 2026, ahead of the U.S. and Latin America leg of the tour.