Overview

• The incident struck during a private training session about one hour before the scheduled 7:30 pm performance in front of Lübeck’s Holstentor.
• A 30-year-old man, a 24-year-old woman and an 8-year-old child fell from approximately three meters while using a bite trapeze, according to preliminary reports.
• Lübeck police and fire crews responded at 18:29 local time and confirmed no life-threatening injuries after first aid at the scene.
• Circus Roncalli declined to identify the artists but said all involved are doing well under the circumstances.
• The evening show proceeded as planned and the circus will remain in Lübeck through August 31.