London, February 14, 2016 – Members of the British Indie band, Viola Beach and their manager have been killed. They died in a car crash in Sweden.
The 4 member band, comprising Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Thomas Lowe, Jack Daikin and their manager, Craig Tarry died when the vehicle conveying them plunged in plunged into a canal from a height of about 82 feet highway bridge, the BBC has said.
Reports dubbed the band very promising.
“We can confirm that five British nationals died in a car accident in Sweden on February 13.We are in contact with local authorities and supporting the families at this very difficult time”, the British Foreign Office told the BBC.
The group noted for ‘Swings and Waterslide’ performed in the Swedish music festival ‘Where is the Music? on Friday and were due to perform at Guildford in Surrey on Saturday, before the incident occurred.
