An acrobat plunged to the floor in front of horrified families after falling on stage during a live Blackpool Tower Circus show. Performers were taking part in a ‘Wheel of Death’ act at a show on Wednesday afternoon (May 25) when one of the acrobats fell.
Audience members have praised circus staff and tower manager for their "absolutely amazing and completely calm" response.
Paramedics and community first responders rushed to the scene following the incident. Blackpool Tower Circus said the performer was "fully responsive". They were later taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service and were reported to have only suffered "minor injuries".
