Three people—two children and a woman—sustained injuries while using a fairground ride at Maltby Crags Fair in Rotherham on Friday evening, according to South Yorkshire Police. Emergency services attended the scene, and the fairground subsequently closed for the remainder of the day.
Police confirmed that the injured individuals, aged 11, 13, and 21, were transported to hospital for medical assessment. The severity of their injuries has not yet been established.
How did emergency services respond?
Yorkshire Ambulance Service arrived at the fair at approximately 18:50 BST and deployed two ambulances and three rapid response vehicles to manage the incident. The two injured children were conveyed to Sheffield Children's Hospital for specialist paediatric care.
What impact did the incident have on the area?
Blyth Lane was temporarily closed between Muglet Lane and Victoria Road to facilitate the safe evacuation of fairground visitors. The road closure remained in place until people had safely departed the venue, after which the route was reopened to traffic.
What happens next?
South Yorkshire Police continues to investigate the circumstances of the incident. Further updates regarding the condition of the injured parties and the cause of the incident are expected as the investigation progresses. The fairground's operational status for subsequent days has not yet been confirmed by management.
Key Facts:
- Three people injured: children aged 11 and 13, and a 21-year-old woman
- Incident occurred on Friday evening at Maltby Crags Fair in Rotherham
- Emergency services attended at approximately 18:50 BST with two ambulances and three rapid response vehicles
- Blyth Lane closed temporarily between Muglet Lane and Victoria Road for safe evacuation
- Two children taken to Sheffield Children's Hospital; woman's hospital destination not specified
