6 Workers Injured in Forklift Accident After Ed Sheeran Detroit Concert
According to local reporting from WDIV and Metro, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. local time as the stadium entered its post-concert load-out phase.
The Mechanics of the Detroit Load-Out Incident
The accident unfolded near the backstage tunnel ramp used to transport heavy stage equipment in and out of the venue. According to dispatch calls and worker accounts documented by WDIV, a piece of industrial equipment—specifically identified by the fire department as a forklift—lost control while crew members were walking near the area ahead of a scheduled break. The vehicle struck multiple workers in a matter of seconds.
Emergency services responded rapidly to the 911 dispatch calls. Six individuals were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. Per reports from WDIV, two of the injured workers were listed in serious condition, while four remained in stable condition. At least one worker was required to stay overnight in the hospital for observation. Local officials confirmed that none of the sustained injuries were considered life-threatening.
Venue Response and Regulatory Review
“Ford Field has begun a full review and is cooperating with the appropriate authorities and with the event’s production partners,” the stadium stated. “Out of respect for the people involved and the integrity of that review, we will not speculate on the cause. We are grateful to the Detroit Fire Department and EMS for their rapid response.”
Tour Context and Production Footprint
The concert marked a major stop on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s ongoing “LOOP Tour,” which supports his recent album, Play. The British artist drew approximately 40,000 fans to the Detroit stadium for a nearly three-hour performance featuring 28 songs across a complex stage setup, which included a main stage connected to a B-stage via an extendable mechanical bridge, as detailed by The Detroit News.
Representatives for Ed Sheeran were approached for comment regarding the incident, as reported by Metro. The tour is scheduled to continue through early November, concluding its current routing in Florida.
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