A circus in Adelaide has been shut down following two performers suffering serious injuries in separate incidents within a week.
Stunt bike rider Bentang Sejarah broke his back in three places and suffered serious facial injuries performing a jump, while earlier in the week aerial performer Gabby Souza fell 8.5m from a hoop to break her wrist and dislocate both elbows.
The circus confirmed both performers would make a full recovery and despite the show being shut down, says that “while this accident is unfortunate, it is assured all safety measures were in place.”