They stand by their friend. After HardyCelebrities reached out publicly to support him after he was revealed as being hospitalized following a bus accident.
According to the Associated Press, the 32-year old country music star was taken to the hospital to receive medical attention after his bus was involved into an accident in Bristol, Tennessee. NBC News. The songwriter was sitting on the bus when the vehicle veered off of the road and flipped on its side.
The outlet noted that the preliminary reports stated that driver James HudsonHe was wearing a seatbelt. However, the passengers did not follow this precautionary measure. After being released from hospital, Hardy took it upon himself to use social media to address the matter.
“Following last night’s show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol. There were just four of us, including myself, on the bus, however we were all treated for significant injuries,” Hardy wrote via Instagram on Sunday, October 2. “Our friend, and bus driver, needs your prayers as he is still in the hospital. His family is with him while he is being treated and we’re all pulling and praying for him.”
The musician, who was travelling as part Morgan Wallen‘s Dangerous tour, explained that the accident “may cost” him a couple of shows. Wallen’s last scheduled concert is set for Saturday, October 8.
In the lengthy social media post, the Mississippi native said he was planning to “recover for the next few weeks” per his doctor’s orders.
“Please keep our road family in your prayers and I promise to keep you updated in the days to follow. God bless our medics and local and state officials for their quick response and incredible service,” he added. “Thank you for all the texts and calls. I’m alive and that’s all that matters. I love you all.”
Hardy’s girlfriend, Caleigh Ryan, also commented on the terrifying situation.
“Thank you all so so much for all the prayers and well wishes,” she wrote via Instagram Stories that same day. “I’m thanking God with all of my heart that I’m able to hold his hand right now. Thank God, Noah, Tanner and Michael are all fine. They suffered some injuries, but Ricky still very much needs everyone’s prayers. It really is a miracle that everyone is alive.”
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