A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital after being thrown from a fairground ride.
A young woman is reported to have been hurled “ten to 15 feet “from the Airmaxx 360 – an upside-down pendulum ride – at Hull Fair.
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Humberside Police confirmed the woman has been rushed to hospital.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said in a statement: “A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment after falling from a ride at Hull Fair this evening Monday 7 October.
‘SERIOUS INJURIES’
“It’s believed she fell from one ride onto the base of a nearby ride and injured herself. It also appears a teenager who was on the ground also received minor injuries.
“Both rides have been closed while officers and health and safety officials from Hull City Council work together to establish what happened.”
The other ride which has closed is the Sizzler.
Chief Inspector Paul Kirby, Tactical Commander for Hull Fair said: “A woman has sadly been seriously injured this evening at Hull Fair and taken to hospital by ambulance.
“We do not believe her injuries are life threatening or life changing.
“A teenage boy was struck by the woman as she fell. He thankfully only sustained minor injuries.
“We have very well established plans in place with the council for any incident like this at the fair, and I want to thank everyone for their patience while we deal with this.
‘A LOT OF BLOOD’
“I am appealing for anyone who might have seen what happened, or who has any video footage of it to contact us. Please quote log 514 of 7 / 10 / 19. “
Horrified witnesses said the Airmaxx 360 at Hull Fair had “just set off” when the woman plunged to the ground.
One witness said: “[The Airmaxx 360] has been shut and the emergency services are there.
“There is a lot of blood. It doesn’t look good,” said one witness.
Another witness said the woman “looked young” and fell up to 10 – 15 Feet.
According to reports, the same ride also became stuck upside down for a “short time” at the weekend, leaving terrified revellers dangling in mid-air
Hull Fair, ran by Hull City Council Events Team and also the Showmen’s Guild told Sun Online: “Hull City Council stated: No comments at this time. An investigation is in progress.”
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