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'Wall of death' stuntman injured at Royal Cornwall Show 'Wall of death' stuntman injured at Royal Cornwall Show
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A motorcycle stuntman has been airlifted to hospital after an accident during a "wall of death" performance at the Royal Cornwall Show.A motorcycle stuntman has been airlifted to hospital after an accident during a "wall of death" performance at the Royal Cornwall Show.
This attraction has been closed to the public and and barriers erected around the outside. The attraction has been closed and and barriers erected around the outside.
The man, who has not been named, was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The extent of his injuries is unknown. The rider, believed to be troupe owner Ken Fox, was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
An eyewitness told BBC News: "There was an air of panic with people screaming and running out of the tent."An eyewitness told BBC News: "There was an air of panic with people screaming and running out of the tent."
Emergency services remain on the scene at the showground in Wadebridge.Emergency services remain on the scene at the showground in Wadebridge.
On Facebook, Ken Fox Wall of Death said in response to concerns for the rider: "Ken Fox is safe and well just a bit bashed about."
Devon and Cornwall Police say nobody else was injured in the accident.Devon and Cornwall Police say nobody else was injured in the accident.
The wall of death is a motorcycle show in which stuntmen ride at speed around a vertical track performing tricks and stunts on 1920 Indian Scout bikes.
The Ken Fox Wall of Death troupe has been featured in music video and on television, including the BBC One idents showing stunt riders going round in a circle.
The eyewitness said the rider fell from the top of the wall but he could not see why.The eyewitness said the rider fell from the top of the wall but he could not see why.
People outside said they heard a huge bang and that you could feel the earth shake. People outside said they heard a huge bang and that they felt the earth shake.