Posted on 05/04/2014 1:48:03 PM PDT by massmike
Nine circus performers were injured in a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus act at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
The performers were part of an aerial act during the noon show. Witnesses on scene said scaffolding holding the performers fell more than 20 feet to the ground.
A circus official tells WBZ-TV, the accident happened during a “hair hang” act, where performers hang from their hair. Eight performers were suspended above the ground, one performer was on the ground.
Providence Fire Department tells WBZ NewsRadio 1030, 9 people were transported to area hospitals. The injuries included broken bones and head injuries but none are life-threatening, according to Providence Fire.
“Until we find out the nature of the problem, the show is going to be on hold,” said Providence Fire Chief Claren Cuhna.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also investigating.
The performance was suspended after the apparent accident and the 3 p.m. show canceled.
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Just making a point, it could be worse...
I saw the Ringling Bros circus back in 1953. Under the Big top! We saw how the elephants raised the tent and everything! I think they referred to the people watching as “Lot Lice”.
It was like a real life blue meanie and she had what appeared to be headless demon tattooed on her back.
When I got to the doors, I was almost running.
I’ve seen them! A small nice show under the Big Top. Also seen Circus Vargas.
That’s right. The elephant could have been badly hurt. The Senate would have called a hearing to see what went wrong and find solutions.
Lol
Sounds like a bad blind date
So, the oversized broad was no lady.
People do seem a little flippant, considering these women were just injured, and we don’t yet know how serious they all are.
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