Miley Cyrus OK after plane struck by lightning

MIAMI, Fla. – Miley Cyrus apologized to fans after having to cancel a concert and told fans she was safe after a plane headed for South America where she was to perform at a music festival was hit by lightning.

She shared a video on her Instagram account of the storm from the plane window and a picture of the damage done to the aircraft.

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The plane had to make an emergency landing on Tuesday.

ā€œTo my fans and everyone worried after hearing about my flight to Asunción. Our plane was caught in a major unexpected storm and struck by lighting,ā€ Cyrus wrote on social media. ā€œMy crew, band, friends and family who were all traveling with me are safe after an emergency landing,ā€ she added.

She apologized for not being able to play the concert. ā€œWe were unfortunately unable to fly into Paraguay.ā€

The singer was scheduled to headline the Asunciónico music festival Wednesday.


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