Police, fire crews and the ambulance service have rushed to a Christmas fairground this evening after a ride “collapsed”.
Two women have been rushed to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious and eleven others have been treated at the scene of the incident in Centenary Square, in Birmingham.
West Midlands Fire Service say they were called to a “fairground ride that had failed and crashed” at 7:30pm this evening.
Police have reportedly sealed off an area around one of the attractions.
BirminghamLive reports that there are half a dozen ambulances and rapid reponse vehicles at the scene. A police cordon is in place covering two fairground rides – including the Star Flyer.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We currently have officers in Centenary Square, Birmingham following reports of an issue with one of the rides. A small number of people are being treated at the scene by paramedics – but no serious injuries have been reported.
“Centenary Square remains cordoned off this evening while we support our emergency service colleagues. Please avoid the area.”
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