A Chilean acrobat died amid the “Death Balloon” show in Naples: video of the incident

Christian Quezada Vasquez, A 26-year-old Chilean acrobat has died while performing a show Royal Imperial Circus In Sant’Anastasia, in the Naples region, Italy. The accident occurred in the number known as the “Death Balloon”, in which three motorcyclists rotate at high speed inside a metal ball.

According to the video clips that spread on the networks and the reconstruction of the Italian media, Two motorcycles collided Complete maneuver. Quezada lost control and fell from the highest part of the structure. He died instantly.

In the same episode, he was injured 43-year-old Mexican motorcyclistHe was taken to hospital in critical condition, while a 26-year-old Colombian suffered minor injuries. The show was immediately suspended.

Public Prosecutor’s Office Cisterna Castle The local police opened an investigation to determine the mechanisms of the accident and determine whether the show complied with safety regulations.

Apparently Quezada Vasquez slowed down To avoid collision with his colleagues. This is the reason for your car Lose traction He fell from the highest point of the ball.

On the other hand his Mexican colleague The 43-year-old man was left in critical condition and had to be taken to hospital, while he was injured Colombian couple – The same age as the murder victim – he suffered Minor injuries.

Offer included Three bikers Which surprised a small audience for a few minutes. they Incredible maneuvers They were illuminated by LEDs attached to their suits, creating an image Noticeable visual impact before High speed that they dealt with within the field.

But the show was suspended immediately after the tragic collision. All the lights were on and the circus crew reacted quickly to assist the performers. Acrobatics in Latin America. However, they were unable to save Chilean young manwho died at that time.

“Thank you Christian, you will always be in our hearts. You were a great artist“He was fired from the circus company, which suspended its work for two days.

A Emergency team He entered the tent to help the wounded, while the program announcer spoke over the loudspeaker Try to calm the audienceIn the presence of many children.

Christian was a trapeze artistmotorcyclist and multidisciplinary artist. In January 2024 he met Pope Francis During an art exhibition. There he performed an acrobatic show with his companions from the aforementioned circus, which surprised the Supreme Pontiff.

Among the heroes of this show in front of the Pope is his girlfriend Angelina Fedorchenko. The woman, who is also an acrobat, had an eight-year relationship with the Chilean young man.

“He was not just my partner. He was my home, my strength, my support, my laughter, my silence. The person with me You really shared life“, he said emotionally on his Instagram account.

Then he added: “His light, energy, courage and kindness will stay with me forever. He was always moving forward, believing, supporting and protecting. And I will carry that strength within me“For him”.

The accident is being investigated by specialists from Castello de Cisterna Research Unitwho went to the scene that day with agents from the St. Anastasia Police Station, according to reports El Mattino.

During the investigation we will seek to determine Accident mechanics And whether the display complies with all safety regulations. he Royal Imperial Circus It is a family business dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.

Found it Arnaldo del Acquaas shown SicilyThis circus company has more than… One hundred strange animals. Their website describes the proximity to the harshness of life: “Our story is a story of pain and rebirth, a story of applause and sacrifice.”.

he Mayor of Saint AnastasiaDomenico Esposito was shocked and sent his condolences to the families of the three artists. “This is a very painful tragedy, I would say almost devastating. I know there are many children who witnessed this tragedy.”He pointed out.

Regarding the event organizers, Esposito said they “supposedly” have “all the necessary permits.” He warned against putting Three motorcyclists driving inside one wheel “Very sensitive”.