The music world was shocked. Fans collapsed. And a winter in Europe became colder than ever.

30 minutes ago, a horrific private plane crash occurred in the Valais mountains, Switzerland. And the name confirmed on the passenger list made the whole world silent: Ed Sheeran.

SMOKE RISING FROM THE SNOW SIDE – POLICE: “NO SURVIVORS”

According to official confirmation from the Cantonal Valais Police at 5:32 p.m. (local time), a Gulfstream G280 light private plane, chartered to carry Ed Sheeran and 3 crew members from Milan to Zurich, lost radar signal just 18 minutes after takeoff.

A witness in the town of Zermatt said:

“I heard a loud bang like thunder, then saw a column of black smoke rising from the snow-capped Alps. I thought it was a lightning strike on the cable car. But 10 minutes later, sirens were going off all over the village.”

Rescuers reached the scene after more than an hour of climbing the icy mountain pass. But what they found was a pile of wreckage, the charred remains of the plane beyond recognition.

FANS SCREAM – PAPARAZZI RAN – ARMED FORCES BLOCK OFF THE SCENE

Soon after the news leaked to local social media groups, hundreds of fans flocked to the Schwarzsee cable car station, the closest point to the mountains. Some cried and fainted, while groups of paparazzi snapped frantically from afar with long lenses.

Swiss police immediately deployed armed teams, erected barricades, and banned the media from directly approaching the wreckage. In the leaked photos, a part of the tail of the plane can be seen bearing the personal logo “Divide” – the symbol associated with Ed Sheeran from his 2017 album.

AN AMBULANCE SKIDING ON SNOW – TRYING IN A FUEL IN THE COLD OF -10°C

According to a report from the REGA special medical team, when the rescue team approached the scene, Ed Sheeran had no signs of life. Despite this, doctors still tried to perform CPR for more than 25 minutes in the -10C cold.

A paramedic recounted:

“We found him lying on his side, his face was badly burned. But there was still part of his grey hoodie – I recognized him immediately. It was Ed. No one said anything. Everyone knew.”

A ski ambulance was mobilized to take the body off the mountain in silence. But all hope was lost.

EMPTY ZURICH ICU – “WE CAN’T DO ANYTHING MORE”

The Zurich University Hospital, which was preparing to receive emergency patients, switched on emergency mode. But Ed never made it there alive.

The head ICU doctor shared in a brief press conference at 9:00 p.m.:

“The heart had stopped beating before the medical team arrived. The fire, multiple injuries and severe weather made all efforts hopeless.”

THE WORLD IS SHOCKED – ARTISTS AND POLITICIANS ARE SYMPTOMING HASHTAGS

The news spread like wildfire. Less than an hour after the incident was confirmed, a series of hashtags #PrayForEd, #GoodbyeEdSheeran, #ThankYouEd topped the global trending list.

Taylor Swift posted a photo of herself hugging Ed with the caption: “You were the first friend to pick me up in Nashville. I wasn’t ready to lose you.”

Elton John wrote: “No one tells a story through music like Ed did. My heart is broken.”

The Irish president shared the official tweet: “A soulful artist – the world has lost a gentle light.”

DOUBLE INCIDENT: SECOND RESCUE HELICOPTERS NEARLY CRASH IN SNOW STORM – AVOID A BIGGER TRAGEDY

International media reports say a second rescue helicopter carrying a forensic team was nearly caught in a whirlwind as it approached the scene at 7:50 p.m.

The captain recounted:

“We were shaking like leaves in a snowstorm. At one point it felt like we were losing control. But then we all held on, and we landed safely – right next to the wreckage of Ed Sheeran’s plane.”

In an initial police report, a charred mini guitar was found in the wreckage next to Ed Sheeran’s body – still strapped across his chest.

“He may have had it with him to compose new songs during the flight. We believe that was his last moment.”

HALIFAX CHURCH RINGS 33 BELLS – SEA OF CANDLES BURNS ALL NIGHT OUTSIDE LONDON

In his hometown of Halifax (UK), St. John the Baptist Church rang its bells 33 times – symbolizing Ed Sheeran’s 33 years of life. Locals brought white flowers, candles, and handwritten messages to fill the steps.

In London, more than 10,000 fans gathered in Trafalgar Square, creating a sea of ​​candles, a silent farewell.

“WE WON’T HEAR YOU AGAIN – BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THERE”

To the world, he is Ed Sheeran – a gentle, honest musical icon who touches millions of hearts without scandal.

To his friends, he is Ed – the man who always carries his guitar as if he were carrying his soul.

And to his fans, he is an irreplaceable memory.