An acrobat was transported to hospital in critical condition after falling six metres during a performance in Wilfrid-Bastien Park in Saint-Leonard on Tuesday evening.
The man, who is in his 40s, was performing a Chinese Pole act and tumbled from the top set of poles when he tried to maneuver from one pole to another.
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Paramedics who took the acrobat to hospital say he appeared to have a serious head injury and was unconscious at the time.
Authorities say the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. during a show involving five performers, part of the Montreal Cirque Festival.
“The man is still in hospital,” said Montreal police spokesperson Raphaël Bergeron early Wednesday morning.
“Quebec’s worker health and safety board (CNESST) will be investigating this incident.”
He is currently under observation, but officials don’t fear for his life.
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