Overview

• Marina B., 27, fell about five metres during a solo trapeze act at the Paul Busch Circus in Bautzen around 5:45 p.m. Saturday and died at the scene.
• Police confirmed no safety rope was in use and stated that using one is not legally required for such acts.
• Nearly 100 spectators, including families with children, witnessed the incident, and crisis intervention teams supported guests and circus staff.
• The circus canceled its shows and posted a notice stating it would be closed due to a bereavement.
• Germany’s circus association chief suggested a possible health issue could have played a role, a point reported as speculation with no confirmed cause beyond the fall.