Daredevil stunt show cancels Telford visit following weekend fatality
A daredevil stunt show due to take place in Telford this week has been cancelled following a fatal accident involving a team member at the weekend.
A 23-year-old man died after a safety net failed during Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show at the Kent County Showground in Detling yesterday.
Witnesses watching the stunt said he had been launched 30 to 40ft into the air by a cannon but the safety net, which had been up, lay flat on the ground as he fell.
The show was due take place in Telford Town Park’s Arena on Thursday, the event has now been cancelled along with other dates organised by the company.
The event had been organised by Scott May Daredevil Stunt Show and was a pay as you enter event.
A statement on the Scott May website states: "With our apologies, due to unforeseen circumstances all shows have been cancelled until further notice."
Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show has been touring in the UK since 1991. It also features motorbike and monster trunk stunts.
