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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 nightThe 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 village fair, police have said. 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 she had experienced a "degloving injury". 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 eveningThe 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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