Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital from Exmouth circus

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital yesterday evening (Wednesday 13 July) after a crash at the Circus Funtasia on the Imperial Recreation Ground in Exmouth.

The crash is believed to have involved two motorcycles during a performance, and one rider was injured.

His injuries are reportedly not life-threatening, but were described as 'serious' by police.

A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: "We were called at 6.38pm on Wednesday 13 July to an incident in Exmouth. We sent one double-crewed ambulance, two hazardous area response teams, two air ambulances and one rapid response vehicle. We conveyed one patient by air to Derriford Hospital."

A spokesperson for Circus Funtasia said on social media: "Following an accident in our 5pm show yesterday 13/7 involving our motorbike riders, we would like to reassure everyone that the rider involved has been transferred to Derriford Hospital Plymouth, his injuries are not life threatening .Thankyou for all of your concerns and messages we will keep you updated . Todays performances 14/7 will not be taking place."

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were notified by ambulance at 7.40pm yesterday, 14 July, following an incident at a circus in Exmouth.

"Two motorcycles are believed to have been involved in a collision during a performance at the venue in Imperial Recreation Ground.

"One man has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Derriford Hospital.

"A scene guard is in place at the venue.

"The Health and Safety Executive has been informed about the incident."

Police are also asking witnesses or anyone with information or mobile phone footage of what happened to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log number 896 of 13/7/22.