An incident on a fairground ride in South Yorkshire on Friday evening resulted in injuries to two children and a woman. Emergency services were called to Maltby Crags Fair in Rotherham at approximately 6:50 p.m. BST.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that three individuals, aged 11, 13, and 21, were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The specific nature and severity of their injuries have not yet been disclosed.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances and three rapid response vehicles to the scene. The two children were taken to Sheffield Children's Hospital. The fair closed early for the evening following the incident.
Authorities temporarily closed Blyth Lane, between Muglet Lane and Victoria Road, to facilitate the safe exit of fairgoers. The road has since been reopened.