Overview
- The crash occurred during a 'globe of death' act with three motorcyclists inside a steel sphere at Real Circo Imperial in Sant'Anastasia near Naples.
- A 26-year-old Chilean performer, identified by the circus as Christian, died after falling inside the sphere, triggering a collision.
- A 43-year-old Mexican rider was hospitalized in critical condition, while a 26-year-old Colombian colleague was reported uninjured.
- Municipal police and a regional investigative unit attended the scene, and authorities said full identities would be withheld until families are notified.
- The circus canceled upcoming performances and issued a public message mourning Christian, as videos recorded by spectators using the riders’ LED-lit suits circulated online.