Travis has released an official statement about the accident that left drummer Neil Primrose in a French hospital. The band is on the continent for a mini-European tour, and the accident happened after an appearance at the Belfort Festival in France. Reports suggest that Primrose was knocked unconscious while swimming on Sunday and was rescued by bandmates Fran Healy, Douglas Payne and Andy Dunlop. In an official statement the band said: "Whilst relaxing in the pool Primrose struck his head and was knocked unconscious. After realising his predicament, other band and crew members dragged Neil from the pool and gave him assistance. He was taken by ambulance to the local hospital in Belfort to receive treatment and undergo tests. Early indications suggest that Neil has sustained a fracture on one of his vertebrae, and he is still in the hospital in France undergoing further tests." As a result of the accident the band’s forthcoming live appearances in Italy and France have been cancelled.
Jul 10, 2002
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Travis members save drummer
Travis drummer Neil Primrose is in hospital in France with a suspected spinal fracture after striking his head in a pool, and bandmates rescued him, with some European dates cancelled.