Blindfolded Acrobat Suffers Serious Injuries in 'Giant Wheel of Death' Fall

The performer, in his 20s, fell more than 30 feet during a performance at the Hippodrome Circus in Norfolk, leading to an expected investigation by health and safety officials.

• A circus performer in his 20s fell more than 30 feet from the 'Giant Wheel of Death' during a performance at the Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
• The performer was blindfolded at the time of the accident and sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries.
• The incident occurred due to a 'mistiming' when the acrobat attempted to jump through one of the wheels and slipped.
• Two audience members, believed to be an off-duty police officer and a paramedic, came forward to assist before emergency services arrived.
• Health and safety officials are expected to investigate the fall and the condition of the circus apparatus.

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