Circus Disaster: Hundreds Die
Circus Disaster: Hundreds Die
Clip: 361362_1_1
Year Shot: 1961
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1692
Original Film: 034-103-01
HD: N/A
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Timecode: 00:39:09 - 00:40:10
Circus Disaster: Hundreds Die In one of the worst tragedies of modern times, 300 people die and 600 suffer injuries when a circus tent catches fire in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Most of the dead are children, and the wreckage gives mute testimony to the bereavement of hundreds of Brazilian homes. Burnt chairs, scenes of destruction. Large gathering of people, medical workers, along with relatives. Shot of shelving area with sheets and bedding. Women folding sheets. Scorched arena. Wreckage.