Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill Injured in Tour Bus Accident

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Kings of Leon were forced to postpone a Sunday night show in Saratoga Springs, New York, after drummer Nathan Followill was injured during a tour bus accident on Saturday night.

“The band was en route to their hotel after their show in Boston when a pedestrian jumped in front of their tour bus, causing the bus to stop short, injuring Nathan Followill,” read a statement on the band’s Facebook page. “Nathan is being treated for broken ribs, but is doing well.”


Bassist Jared Followill offered an update on the accident on Sunday morning.

So sad this a.m.. Bus accident last night. Nathan has broken ribs. This was the most fun tour in a while. We'll be back ASAP. #GetWellNate
— Jared Followill (@youngfollowill) August 10, 2014

And Nathan himself weighed in a short time later.

Thank you for all of the get well soons. I'm a little banged up but will be back better than ever.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) August 10, 2014

At press time, there was no update on whether the band would be able to get back on track for a scheduled spot on “The Tonight Show” on Tuesday night or for their show on Wednesday in Wantagh, New York, at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre. A spokesperson for the band could not be reached for additional comment. KOL have 29 more shows scheduled through October, including a headline spot at the Made In American show in Philadelphia on August 31.