Two individuals have been transported to the hospital, while several others sustained injuries following a fairground attraction that “malfunctioned and collapsed” in Birmingham.
The West Midlands Fire Service reported that the ride “descended to ground level while in operation” during an incident that occurred around 7:30 PM on Thursday.
As per the West Midlands Ambulance Service, paramedics discovered 13 individuals requiring assistance upon their arrival at the location in Centenary Square.
An ambulance captured at the scene. Pic: X/Kannyzee
Two women received treatment from ambulance personnel for injuries “not considered serious” and were subsequently taken to the hospital, stated a spokesperson.
Approximately a dozen others were evaluated and released at the site, she continued.
The West Midlands Fire Service mentioned: “We assisted our ambulance colleagues in treating several casualties, whose injuries are not life-threatening.”
“We are not engaged in the rescue of any additional casualties.”
The police indicated that they had responded to reports concerning an issue with a ride.
They additionally stated that a “small number” of individuals were being treated by paramedics but “no serious injuries have been reported”.
