5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin is rushed to hospital with heat exhaustion after suffering a 'medical incident' at Houston concert
5SOS was forced to cut short a concert in Houston, Texas, on Sunday after the band's drummer, Ashton Irwin, suffered from an 'extreme' case of heat exhaustion.
The Australian pop group told fans on Instagram the next day: 'As you may have heard, last night's show ended early due to a medical incident during the show.
'Upon experiencing physical symptoms, Ashton was taken to a local hospital for tests and a medical review. As a result, it was advised Ashton had experienced extreme heat exhaustion.'
5SOS was forced to cut short a concert in Houston, Texas, on Sunday after the band's drummer, Ashton Irwin (pictured), suffered from an 'extreme' case of heat exhaustion
'Thankfully and most importantly, he is feeling okay and recovering well. We apologise to all the fans in attendance for the show being cut short,' the band continued.
'Ticketholders please check your emails, you will be updated as soon as we have more information. Thank you, 5SOS.'
5SOS, comprising Ashton and bandmates Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood and Michael Clifford, were halfway through their set when the group rushed off stage.
A crew member returned moments later to tell the crowd the concert had been called off.
The Australian pop group told fans on Instagram the next day: 'As you may have heard, last night's show ended early due to a medical incident during the show. Upon experiencing physical symptoms, Ashton was taken to a local hospital for tests and a medical review. As a result, it was advised Ashton had experienced extreme heat exhaustion'
5SOS have since announced they will be postponing their Arkansas show that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday night.
The Youngblood hitmakers are in the middle of their North American tour, and are booked to perform at several venues Down Under in November.
They recently announced their fifth studio album, titled 5SOS5, will be released on September 23.
5SOS, comprising Ashton (right) and bandmates Luke Hemmings (centre), Calum Hood and Michael Clifford, were halfway through their set when the group rushed off stage. A crew member returned moments later to tell the crowd the concert had been called off
The group will perform in Perth on November 30, Brisbane on December 2 and Melbourne on December 4.
Then they are off to the Gold Coast on December 6, and Newcastle on December 7, before ending in Sydney on December 9 and 10.
The band formed as high-school students in western Sydney in 2011, and have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.
5 Seconds of Summer (pictured in Carson, California, on June 4) formed as high-school students in western Sydney in 2011, and have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide
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