A bus from the Anger Management Tour was involved in an accident last night outside of Odessa, Missouri. According to information the bus collided with two tractor trailers…the bus passengers including Eminem’s DJ, Alchemist and Stat Quo injured. The accident caused a pileup on the expressway that involved 6 other vehicles.
According to police there were a total of seven bus passengers injured to include Stat Quo, who according to hospital spokesman was treated for broken ribs and his manager Joseph Fendrick who sustained a broken arm and ankle. Em’s bodyguard, Scott Cherry
Those injured were rushed to nearby hospitals — some of them, via helicopter. Seven tour bus passengers sustained injuries, although police did not disclose specific details on what or how severe those injuries were.
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Alchemist is currently hospitalized in a Kansas City hospital with broken ribs and a collapsed lung, his brother Neil Maman was also admitted both are in good condition.
Stat Quo, who was listed on the accident report by his real name, Stanley Benton, was rushed to Independence Regional Health Center in Independence, Missouri, where he was treated for broken ribs and released, according to a hospital spokesperson. Stat’s manager, Joseph Fendrick, was transported to the same hospital, where he’s listed in fair condition; he sustained a broken arm and ankle.
The bus driver and Eminem’s bodyguard were also injured.
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According to reports the accident occurred on I-70 near Odessa, Missouri, where the bus was traveling over the speed limit (85mph)…the driver alledgedly swerved onto the shoulder to avoid the trailer trucks. he bus then veered and weaved back onto the road hitting one of the trucks causing it to swerve into oncoming traffic striking and colliding with other vehicles.
According to Clear Channel and Interscope spokespersons the tour will go on. Atemp DJ will replace Alchemist and it is yet unknown if Stat Quo will continue for other dates. The accident is still under investigation.
