TURISAS - Motor Accident Leaves Guitarist Georg Laakso In Critical Condition
October 31, 2005, 19 years ago
Finland’s TURISAS have posted the following message at their website (www.turisas.com):
“To prevent any more rumours spreading, we need to make the following statement.Early Friday morning (guitarist) Georg (Laakso) was injured severely in a motor accident outside Hämeenlinna. Due to the unfortunate actions of the authorities, he was found unconscious at the scene of the accident no earlier than 18.00 on Friday evening.
Georg is currently being treated at Meilahti hospital in Helsinki. He is still unconscious and in critical condition.
We hope that you respect the anxiety Georg's family and we are feeling at this moment by not posting any questions in our guestbook or forums. We are actively monitoring the situation and will give more information on Georg's condition when we know more.
Sincerely,
The members of Turisas.”
