Official statement from Lambeth Country Show organizers or local government

Fairground Ride Malfunctions at Lambeth Country Show, Injuring Four, One Critical

Jun 9, 2024, 02:31 AM

A fairground ride malfunctioned at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, on Saturday evening, resulting in four people being injured and taken to hospital. Emergency services responded to the incident at around 6:20 PM. Among the injured is an 11-year-old girl. One woman in her 40s is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, and another person was left with their face 'covered in blood.' An investigation into the cause of the malfunction has begun, and all fairground rides at the event have been cordoned off. The Lambeth Metropolitan Police are conducting enquiries and have established cordons at the site. There is a call for an urgent investigation into the incident.