Health and safety investigation into circus accident
Investigations continue after an accident at a Devon Circus that saw one performer airlifted to hospital
Last updated 14th Jul 2022
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed about an incident at a Devon circus last night.
The performance at Funtasia on Exmouth's Imperial Recreation Ground was halted when two motorcyclists were involved in a mid-ride 'collision' at 7.40pm.
Police want to hear from anyone with footage of the incident -which resulted in one person being airlifted to hospital.
A spokesperson for the circus said: "Following an accident in our 5pm show yesterday 13/7 involving our motorbike riders, we would like to reassure everyone that the rider involved has been transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
"His injuries are not life threatening,
"Thank you for all of your concerns and messages we will keep you updated .
"Today's performances 14/7 will not be taking place."
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "One man has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Derriford Hospital.
"A scene guard is in place at the venue.
"The Health and Safety Executive has been informed about the incident.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any information or mobile phone footage that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting 896 of 13/7/22."
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust said: “We were called at 18:38 on Wednesday 13 July to an incident in Exmouth.
"We sent one double-crewed ambulance, two hazardous area response teams, two air ambulances and one rapid response vehicle.
"We conveyed one patient by air to Derriford Hospital.”
We have approached the circus for a comment, which we'll bring to you once issued.