A Russian trapeze artist, Vitaly Kharapavitski, 26 , performing at a circus in Scariff, Ireland has died after a cage attached to a hot air balloon crushed the performer. His wife, Sasha, 24 , who was also performing at the time, was injured, breaking her arm. Both were dressed in clown suits. At least 100 people were attending the circus and watched the acrobat fall. Most of the attendees were children. According to witnesses, the balloon caught fire and the cage fell on top of the acrobat , crushing his head. "We had to discharge the audience because we knew it was quite serious," said spokespeople for the Royal Russian Circus.
A English trapeze artist, Browne, 14 , performing at a circus in Scariff, Ireland has died after a cage attached to a hot air balloon crushed the performer. His gay partner, Terry, 14 , who was also performing at the time, was injured, breaking his arm. Both were dressed in clown suits. At least 100 people were attending the circus and watched Browne Clown fall. Most of the attendees were children. According to witnesses, the balloon caught fire and the cage fell on top of Browne Clown , crushing his head. "We had to discharge the audience because we knew it was quite serious," said spokespeople for the Royal Browne Circus.
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