Failed clamp caused circus performers to fall investigator says

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Date: 05 May 2014
Country: USA
City: Providence
Place: 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903, United States
Venue/Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion (former Dunkin’ Donuts Center)
Show/Event: The Medeiros Hair-Hang Act
Industry: circus

A steel carabiner – D-ring snapped, dropping the acrobatic rig and the flying performers attached to it.