India, June 8 -- Ian McCulloch, the legendary frontman of Echo & The Bunnymen, was injured in a car accident while travelling from Washington, DC, to Philadelphia during the band's ongoing North American tour. The accident occurred over the weekend and led to the postponement of the band's scheduled concert in Philadelphia.

According to a statement released by Echo & The Bunnymen, McCulloch was taken to a hospital after the crash. His injuries are not believed to be serious, but doctors have advised additional medical checks.

"As a safety precaution, Ian is receiving further medical evaluation, including scans and X-rays," the band said, in a statement.

No further details about the accident have been made public, including the type of ...