Former My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero involved in bus crash in Sydney city
Former My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero and his band have had their Australian tour thrown into chaos after a bus crashed into van in a Sydney city bus lane.
Three crew members were injured, two seriously hurt, after the bus smashed into the back of the van where the men were unloading equipment.
Emergency services were called to Park Street just before 4pm on Thursday, including a rescue helicopter to treat the patients.
Iero, touring the country with his band Frank Iero and the Patience, was at the scene but was not injured.
Emergency services attend the scene on Park Street. Photo: 7 News
Frank Iero is a former guitarist of My Chemical Romance. Photo: AAP
He assisted police with inquiries before getting in an ambulance with his injured mate.
His gig at the Metro theatre was cancelled leaving fans, who had travelled from interstate and lined up for hours, in tears.
"I've always wanted to see him live and he's such an inspiration to me and he's my role model and I really hope he's okay," one fan told 7 News.
The band cancelled their show after the crash. Photo: 7 News
The two men injured had been standing at the back of the van.
Two people with severe leg injuries have been taken to St Vincent's Hospital and a third person has been taken to Sydney Hospital in a stable condition.
It is not yet known whether Iero and his bandmates will continue their Australian tour.
