27-Year-Old Trapeze Artist Dies in 'Tragic' Circus Accident After Fall in Front of Audience

Marina B. died while performing as part of the Circus Paul Busch troupe in Bautzen, Germany, on Saturday, Sept. 27. There ...
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Circus accidents put spotlight on high-stakes profession

Throngs of spectators from all corners of the world gather under the big top to marvel at awe-inspiring performances. However, behind these incredible stunts lies a world of extraordinary risks and ...

Acrobat falls 16ft to her death during circus act in front of screaming children

An acrobat plummeted 16ft to her death in front of a horrified circus tent. Marina B, 27, was performing a stunt on the ...
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Acrobats hurt in 2014 circus accident reach $52.5M settlement

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Eight acrobats injured when the rigging suspending them by the hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance in Rhode Island in 2014 have reached a $52.5 million ...

Circus performer plunges to death in front of 80-strong crowd

Circus performer plunges to death in front of 80-strong crowd - Police in Brautzen, eastern Germany, have set up ...
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Circus resumes in Connecticut without incident

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus opened in Hartford with a rousing ovation for the group of acrobats injured during an aerial performance last weekend in Rhode Island.