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Four people rushed to hospital after ‘malfunction’ on funfair ride at Lambeth Country Show
An 11-year-old girl is among four people injured after a “malfunction” on a funfair ride in south London.
Lambeth Council said the “serious incident” happened at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park at about 6.20pm on Saturday.
Police officers said a man and a woman in their 40s and a man in his 50s were also hurt.
“None of the four is believed to be in a life-threatening condition,” Lambeth Police posted on X.
“We await full hospital assessments.”
A council spokesperson said the area around the ride is “secure” and confirmed the funfair has been closed.
“A thorough investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the malfunction,” they added.
“Additional safety inspections are being carried out on all rides and attractions at the show.”
The London Ambulance Service said it sent “multiple resources to the scene including four ambulance crews and members of our hazardous area response team”.
London’s air ambulance was also dispatched.
“We treated four people at the scene and took them all to major trauma centres,” a spokesperson said.
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Helen Hayes, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Dulwich and West Norwood, posted on X: “I’m shocked to learn of the failure of a fairground ride at Lambeth Country Show earlier this evening.
“My thoughts are with those who were injured and all who witnessed this horrific event.
“Thank you to the emergency services who attended. There must now be an urgent investigation.”