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Arrow Mishap Injures Circus Performer at NY Fair
27 Jul
Summary
- A circus performer sustained serious injuries from an arrow during a show.
- The incident occurred at the Orange County Fair on Friday, July 24th.
- New York State Police are investigating the serious circus accident.
A circus performer suffered severe injuries during a show at the Orange County Fair on Friday, July 24th. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when a 42-year-old woman performing in the act accidentally shot an arrow that struck her 38-year-old colleague. The target for the arrow was a foam prop.
The injured performer was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center following the accident. Troopers reported that he was in stable condition as of the time of the report. The Orange County Fair, which runs until August 2nd, offers a variety of entertainment.
New York State Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the arrow accident. Authorities are appealing to any witnesses to come forward with information. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the case.
