One Direction in car crash Boyband One Direction had a lucky escape after they were involved in a car crash, while travelling back to their hotel after a performance. The former X Factor contestants were in Birmingham when their Mercedes people carrier was hit from behind. According to reports Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne were were treated by medics for whiplash. The band continued their journey to Plymouth the following day, where they performed for fans. The crash occured on Wednesday evening.