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Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries on Netley steam fair ride | Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries on Netley steam fair ride |
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The incident happened at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show on Saturday night | The incident happened at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show on Saturday night |
A young woman has sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head while on a ride at a steam fair, police have said. | |
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at 22:53 BST on Saturday. | The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at 22:53 BST on Saturday. |
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). |
A woman, who told the BBC she helped administer first aid to the teenager, said there had been "shock and panic" at the scene. | |
The incident happened late on Saturday evening | The incident happened late on Saturday evening |
The woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she had not initially realised the severity of what had happened. | |
"One of the girl's fiends came down and said how serious it was and some of us offered assistance. | |
"It's very shocking it could happen on a fairground ride that young children go on. This must never happen again," she said. | |
The organisers of Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show have been approached for comment. | The organisers of Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show have been approached for comment. |
An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police". | An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police". |
A post on the fair's Facebook page said on Sunday: "Good morning from day three of the show. Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all!" | A post on the fair's Facebook page said on Sunday: "Good morning from day three of the show. Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all!" |
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