Tightrope walker injured after falling at Sussex circus
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The air ambulance was also called to the scene.
The incident happened at the Gravity Circus, in Glyne Gap field, just outside St Leonards.
Footage on social media showed the air ambulance landing on the field by Ravenside Retail Park outside Bexhill.


Paramedics were also called to the scene.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for the circus said: “We can confirm that an accident occurred last night involving one of our tightrope performers during the show.
“In live entertainment and high-risk performances, accidents can unfortunately happen despite stringent safety measures.
“Our emergency protocols were immediately enacted, and the performer was promptly taken to the hospital.
“Our primary concern is the well-being of the performer, their family, the high wire troupe, and our entire circus family. We are closely monitoring the situation and conducting a thorough investigation.
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Hide Ad“The entire circus is deeply touched by the outpouring of support, love, and care shown by our customers and supporters during this difficult time.”
A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “SECAmb were called at 4.45pm on Monday (August 19) that a person had fallen from height.
“An ambulance and a Critical Care Paramedic attended – the Air Ambulance also attended but did not transport the patient.
“The patient, an adult female, had suffered facial and other injuries consistent with a fall.
“She was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries although her condition was not thought to be life-threatening.”
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