Rock band Oasis have said they hope guitarist and singer Noel Gallagher will be well enough to do a New York concert on Sunday, following a head-on car crash last week.

The guitarist was still in shock after suffering heavy facial bruising, whiplash and shock after Tuesday's collision in which Gallagher and another band member were injured.

He is awaiting his doctor's verdict on whether he is fit enough to resume the US tour, having already cancelled a number of shows.

The band's UK spokeswoman said Gallagher was taking prescribed painkillers, adding: "Everyone involved is still hopeful that the band will be able to continue with their tour."

Gallagher has written much of the band's material

The band are due to play at New York's Roseland Ballroom on Sunday, and a decision about rescheduling the three concerts will be made early next week.

The crash, which took place after the band's taxi was hit by another vehicle in Indianapolis, Indiana, resulted in Gallagher and guitarist Andy Bell being taken to hospital by ambulance.

Gallagher was reportedly hit in the face by a car's airbag while wearing sunglasses, and both musicians were treated for shock, cuts and bruises.

Keyboardist Jay Darlington, former member of UK band Kula Shaker who was recruited by Oasis for the tour, was also hurt.

Liam Gallagher was not in the taxi

Lead singer Liam Gallagher, younger brother of Noel, guitarist Gem Archer and drummer Alan White were not involved.

The US tour has already faced early setbacks after Noel lost his passport and his brother, singer Liam, was forced to retire from the first show because of voice problems.

Their latest album, Heathen Chemistry, is currently at number four in the UK album chart, while it is sliding down the US chart and is currently at number 169 after five weeks on release.