Lambeth Country Show

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Drama at Lambeth Country Show: Funfair Ride Malfunction Sends Four to Hospital

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Four people rushed to hospital after a funfair ride mishap at Lambeth Country Show. Read the shocking details here!

The Lambeth Country Show turned into a scene of chaos as emergency services rushed in to deal with a malfunctioning funfair ride at Brockwell Park. Four individuals were injured due to the incident, prompting the closure of all funfair rides for safety reasons. The unfortunate event occurred around 6.20pm on a busy Saturday evening, leaving attendees shaken.

Among the injured was an eleven-year-old girl, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The London Ambulance Service was quick to respond to the distress call, highlighting the importance of prompt emergency services in such situations. The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols of amusement rides at public events, urging organizers to prioritize visitor safety.

In the aftermath of the incident, Lambeth Council announced the closure of all funfair rides for the following day of the show. The sight of the cordoned-off ride covered in tarpaulin served as a stark reminder of the unfortunate turn of events. Attendees and participants at the show expressed shock and concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for stricter safety measures.

The Lambeth Country Show incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with amusement park rides and the importance of regular safety checks. The safety of participants, especially children, should always be the top priority at such events. The investigation into the ride malfunction continues, with authorities aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Lambeth Country Show: Four people rushed to hospital after funfair ... (BrixtonBuzz)

โ€œEmergency services responded at around 6.20pm on Saturday to a fairground ride having failed at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park.

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Lambeth Country Show funfair ride 'malfunction' leaves four hurt (BBC News)

Funfair rides at the show will be closed on Sunday, the council added. One of the fairground rides could be seen covered in tarpaulin on Sunday morning, ...

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Four people rushed to hospital after 'malfunction' on funfair ride at ... (Sky News)

Lambeth Council said the "serious incident" happened at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park at about 6.20pm on Saturday.

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Four taken to hospital after Lambeth Country Show ride malfunction (News Shopper)

Four people have been taken to hospital after a ride malfunction at a popular music festival in south London.

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Four people taken to hospital as fairground ride fails at Lambeth ... (The Independent)

Emergency services were alerted at around 6.20pm to reports the ride had malfunctioned in Brockwell Park, south London, on Saturday. Four people were injured ...

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Four taken to hospital after fairground ride fails in south London (The Guardian)

Eleven-year-old girl among those injured at Lambeth country show in Brockwell Park.

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Four people rushed to hospital after fairground ride 'fails' in Lambeth (Evening Standard)

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: โ€œWe were called at 6:18pm today (8 June) to reports of an incident at Brockwell Park, SE24.

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Four including 11-year-old girl rushed to hospital after 'funfair ride ... (Southwark News)

An 11-year-old girl is among four people injured after a "malfunction" on a funfair ride at Lambeth Country Show yesterday(Saturday June 8) evening.

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Four taken to hospital after Lambeth Country Show ride malfunction (Your Local Guardian)

Four people have been taken to hospital after a ride malfunction at a popular music festival in south London.

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The Lambeth Country Show returns for day two - Love Lambeth (Love Lambeth)

The 50th edition of the Lambeth Country Show, London's biggest and best free community festival returns to Brockwell Park from 1pm today, with last entry to ...

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Lambeth Country Show funfair ride 'malfunction' leaves four hurt (BBC News)

An investigation is launched after an child, 11, and three adults are hurt at the Lambeth Country Show.

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Lambeth Country Show: Girl, 11, injured after ride malfunction (News Shopper)

A young girl was among four people injured after a funfair ride malfunctioned in south London.

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Lambeth Country Show: Woman in critical condition after fairground ... (Sky News)

A man in his 40s is also being treated in hospital for "potentially life-changing injuries", the Metropolitan Police say - while two people including an ...

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Lambeth Country Show Brockwell Park: Woman fighting for life (News Shopper)

A woman in her 40s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a funfair ride malfunctioned at a country show in south London.

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Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park reopens (Your Local Guardian)

The country show where four people, including a young girl, were injured when a funfair ride malfunctioned has reopened.

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Lambeth Country Show: Woman fighting for life in hospital after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

A woman in her 40s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a funfair ride malfunctioned at a country show in Lambeth on Saturday, ...

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