Published 16 days ago

Circus performer injured after falling from 'wheel of faith' at Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Tower Circus's audience was evacuated due to a performer falling from the 'Wheel of Death' during a 5pm show on Saturday, as reported by the Mirror.
A Blackpool Tower spokesperson stated the performer incurred a minor wrist injury while attempting a rehearsed move but is now recovering well.
The Blackpool Tower's medical team swiftly responded with emergency procedures until the arrival of emergency services, according to a spokesman speaking to the BBC.

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BBC News

Performer injured in Blackpool Tower circus fall

The performer has been treated for a wrist injury by emergency services.

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Circus performer falls from 'Wheel of Death' in front of horrified crowd

The crowd at Blackpool Tower Circus, including children, looked on in horror as one of two performers on the rotating contraption fell during a show shortly after 5pm on Saturday afternoon.

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Blackpool Tower circus performer falls from 'Wheel of Death' as shocked crowd watches on

The crowd at Blackpool Tower Circus were evacuated during a show after an acrobat fell while performing a dangerous stunt, later receiving treatment from paramedics

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Circus performer falls from wheel at Blackpool Tower in front of shocked crowds

The acrobat was performing on the ‘Wheel of Faith’ formerly known as ‘Wheel of Death’ (Picture: Getty) A circus show at Blackpool Tower had to be called off after an acrobat fell to the ground during an act, looking ‘in serious pain’. Families watching were swiftly told to leave after the man lost his footing while performing a planned manoeuvre on on the ‘Wheel of Faith’. He was treated by paramedics for an injury to his wrist but is expected…

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Stuntman falls from spinning 'wheel of death' in front of live audience

CHAOS erupted at Blackpool Tower last night after a circus performer plummeted to the ground from a “wheel of death”. Officials told families watching in horror to evacuate as the acrobat was seen by paramedics. A photo showing what one witness says was the Blackpool Tower ‘wheel of death’ before Saturday night’s incidentX Shocked audience members said the stuntman looked “traumatised” and in “serious pain”. The performer, believed to be called …

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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