Sara Bareilles: 'Indiana stage collapse felt like bad dream'

Sara Bareilles has opened up about the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.

The 'Love Song' singer finished a performance at the concert just minutes before high winds brought the stage down, injuring over 40 concertgoers and killing at least five people.

"The accident at the Indiana State Fair felt like a bad dream," Bareilles said in a statement. "The weather changed in a matter of minutes and the stage collapsed in a matter of seconds. We are shocked and saddened by this horribly tragic circumstance and we are all praying for those affected.

"The emergency response was incredibly speedy and the people of Indiana as well as the crews from the show were beyond brave and working hard to help each other."

She concluded: "My heart aches for the lives lost or injured as well as their families. We will do whatever we possibly can to help heal the hurt from this very sad day."

Bareilles was the opening act for the country music duo Sugarland.

Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Clarkson and LeAnn Rimes are among the celebrities who have offered their condolences to victims of the accident.