Keisha Buchanan of the Sugababes has opened up about an incredibly frightening incident that left her counting her blessings. In a series of Instagram Stories shared earlier this year (since deleted), the 40-year-old singer and songwriter revealed that she was involved in a severe car crash after blacking out at the wheel. The terrifying event, which took place last year, left her with wreckage scattered on the road and emergency services responding to the scene.
Buchanan, who rose to fame as one of the founding members of the iconic girl group Sugababes, took to social media to express her deep gratitude for surviving the accident. Sharing an image of the crash aftermath, which showed a wrecked car and emergency responders blocking traffic, Buchanan wrote, “This time last year I blacked out at the wheel… Thank you Jesus for my life! Thankful for another year… will speak more on the cause behind the blackout another time. Just happy to be here.”
The post was an emotional one, and the message conveyed Buchanan’s sense of relief and thankfulness for being alive. For a moment, it was clear that the experience had been a close call for the Sugababes star, whose life could have taken a very different turn.
In a follow-up post, Buchanan reached out to her family and friends, apologizing for not sharing the details of the traumatic event sooner. “Thank you for your lovely messages… to my family & friends, sorry that you’re finding out over socials & a year later,” she wrote. She then explained that her silence had been due to her desire not to cause unnecessary worry. “I just didn’t want anyone to worry over Christmas,” she confessed.
The Sugababes singer’s decision to keep the incident to herself is understandable. Given her prominent public role and her ongoing responsibilities to her loved ones, she likely wanted to avoid causing a stir during the festive season. However, now that she’s opened up about the experience, fans have rallied around her, expressing relief that she made it through the terrifying ordeal.
The car crash is just one of the many chapters in Buchanan’s life, which continues to unfold both personally and professionally. Since the late ’90s, Buchanan has been a central figure in the Sugababes, a group that went on to achieve international stardom with hits like Push the Button, Round Round, and Freak Like Me. The band originally formed in 1998 with Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhán Donaghy before undergoing several lineup changes. The trio reunited in 2019, reclaiming the Sugababes name and continuing to perform together, much to the delight of their fans.
Looking ahead, the Sugababes are gearing up for their biggest-ever UK tour in 2024. After announcing the tour in October, the group confirmed that they would hit major cities across the UK, including Leeds, London, and Manchester, with plans to tour across Europe as well. The band expressed their excitement, sharing in a joint statement on social media, “We are so excited to announce our biggest ever UK tour. The last few years have been an absolute blast, and we can’t wait to hit the road together next spring! Wait until you see what we’ve got up our sleeve! See you in April!”
As fans of the Sugababes know, the band’s reunion has been a long time coming, and this tour will no doubt be a special event for both the group and their devoted followers. Keisha Buchanan, in particular, has been vocal about her joy in reuniting with Mutya and Siobhán, and it’s clear that the trio has a strong bond that has only grown stronger over the years.
Though Buchanan has faced personal challenges, including the traumatic car crash, she continues to power forward with her music career, her family, and her gratitude for life. It’s a testament to her strength and resilience that she’s able to share her journey with fans, whether it’s about her recovery from a life-threatening accident or her plans for the future. As the Sugababes prepare for their 2024 tour, fans can expect more than just a musical performance — they’ll also witness the strength of a woman who is truly thankful for every year she gets to spend on this earth.
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