Two crew members are dead after an accident at the Rolling Stones show in Madrid.

Two crew members are dead after an accident at the Rolling Stones show in Madrid.

Two others are injured. The Rolling Stones issued a statement saying: "The fatal accident occurred during the dismantling of the stage, following a concert given by the group the evening before.

The band, who were informed of the tragedy this afternoon, were deeply saddened by the news. Their heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery go out to the injured and their profound sympathies to the families of the deceased."

Local police said three of the men fell 10m from one metal structure to another. The dead men were aged 38 and 44. One worked for Belgian building firm Stage Co and the other was a Spanish contractor.

The Rolling Stones are in the middle of the European leg of their 'A Bigger Bang' world tour.