In a tragic incident, a 27-year-old trapeze artist from Germany died after plummeting to the ground in front of horrified spectators during a circus performance. The woman was identified as Marina B.

Marine died immediately after falling 16 feet to the floor Saturday night in front of almost 100 people during a solo performance at the Paul Busch Circus show in Bautzen, Germany, the New York Post reported.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos after the accident. The audience erupted in screams as some parents rushed to shield their children’s eyes, while others fled the tent in horror.

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The accident led to show cancellations, and authorities are investigating whether a health issue contributed to the fall,

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