ABOVE: Don Champion reports on a drone accident that injured Enrique Iglesias.
NEW YORK – Enrique Iglesias is undergoing reconstructive hand surgery after his fingers were sliced during a recent concert.
His representative said in a statement to The Associated Press that surgery on the 40-year-old singer will be completed Monday.
Iglesias sliced some of his fingers when he grabbed a drone during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday. He was “semitreated” at the side of the stage to stop the bleeding. He performed an additional 30 minutes and was then rushed to a hospital.
“During the show a drone is used to get crowd shots and some nights Enrique grabs the drone to give the audience a Point of View shot. Something went wrong and he had an accident,” the statement read. “He decided to go on and continued playing for 30 minutes while the bleeding continued throughout the show.”
BELOW: Watch raw video of Iglesias performing with a bloody hand
Concertgoers at Plaza de Toros de Playas posted photos on social media of Iglesias, 40, with blood all over his white T-shirt.
“He was rushed to the airport where an ambulance met him there. He was then put on a plane to L.A. to see a specialist,” the statement read.
His representative said “thank you to all for your concern and good wishes. … We appreciate all your wishes and prayers.”
Iglesias’ show for 12,000 fans is part of his Sex and Love World Tour. His website says his next show is in July in Mexico City.
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