Overview
- The fall occurred Saturday in Bautzen during Circus Paul Busch’s opening run, with roughly 100 spectators present and crisis counselors deployed.
- Barceló fell from about five metres during a solo trapeze routine and died at the scene; reports say no safety net or harness was used, which is sometimes standard for experienced artists.
- Authorities in Saxony have opened a routine inquiry and continue to report no evidence of external culpability.
- The circus has canceled further performances and is expected to dismantle its tent following the incident.
- The German Circus Association called it a tragic accident and indicated a review of safety practices, while Barceló’s mother has alleged exhaustion and heavy workload in media interviews.