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Enrique Iglesias undergoing reconstructive hand surgery after drone accident

The rotors cut his hand, but he stuck out his bloody injury and performed for 30 more minutes
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Enrique Iglesias is undergoing reconstructive hand surgery in Los Angeles after his fingers were sliced during a concert over the weekend.

His representative said in a statement to The Associated Press that surgery on the 40-year-old singer will be completed Monday.

"Thank you to all for your concern and good wishes. Enrique is currently undergoing reconstructive hand surgery today," the statement read. "Enrique will resume his tour July 3rd in Mexico City. We appreciate all your wishes and prayers."

A statement on his website added, "Enrique is getting the help he needs and we hope he will be totally fine. Will keep you posted and appreciate all your wishes and prayers."

Iglesias sliced some of his fingers when he grabbed a drone during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday. He was "semitreated" at the side of the stage to stop the bleeding.

"During the show, a drone is used to get crowd shots and some nights, Enrique grabs the drone to give the audience a Point of View shot. Something went wrong and he had an accident," his rep said. "He decided to go on and continued playing for 30 minutes while the bleeding continued throughout the show."

Iglesias performed an additional 30 minutes, though he was advised to end his show after the accident occurred at Plaza de Toros de Playas in front of 12,000 fans, who posted photos and video on social media of Iglesias with a bandaged hand and blooded T-shirt.

Iglesias was rushed to Los Angeles after the concert to see a specialist. The singer's show was part of his Sex and Love World Tour.

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