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Trapeze Artist Dies During Bautzen Circus Performance

Police are treating the fall as a workplace accident pending the results of their inquiry.

Overview

  • The performer fell from about five meters during a Saturday afternoon show by Circus Paul Busch and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Roughly 80 to 100 spectators were present, including many families with children who witnessed the incident.
  • Investigators report no indications of third‑party involvement as they work to determine what led to the fall.
  • Many attendees left the tent before emergency services arrived, and crisis‑intervention support with hotlines has been offered to those affected.
  • Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or personal details, and the precise cause remains under investigation.