THREE members of Oasis, including songwriter Noel Gallagher, were recovering today after a car smash during their US tour.

The members of the Manchester band were involved in the accident yesterday afternoon in Indianapolis, according to the group's official website.

A taxi they were travelling in was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle.

Gallagher, Andy Bell and Jay Darlington were taken to hospital by ambulance where they were treated for shock and cuts and bruises. Keyboard player Darlington has his hand strapped and has to return to hospital later today for further treatment.

Gallagher, who was travelling in the front of the car, suffered heavy facial bruising and seat belt cuts.