Five teenagers released from hospital after Ayr fairground accident
Five teenagers are recovering after being injured in a fairground ride in Ayr last night.
Five teenagers are recovering after being injured in a fairground ride in Ayr last night.
Around 9:30pm on Saturday 3 September 2016, emergency services were called to an incident involving a fairground ride on land near to Ayr Race Course.
It is reported that seats came loose on the Move-It ride as the attraction was in motion.
Emergency services attended and two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, as well as three teenage girls, aged 14, 15 and 16, were taken to Ayr and Crosshouse Hospitals for treatment.
The 14 and 15 year old girls were both treated for minor injuries and have since been released.
A 16 year old boy was treated for several broken ribs and has since been released.
A 16 year old girl was treated for a facial injury and a fractured wrist and has since been released.
A 17 year old boy was treated for a minor head injury and has since been released.
Police officers secured the area following the incident and remain at the scene.
A joint investigation between Police Scotland and the Health & Safety Executive will be carried out to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
Chief Inspector Brian Shaw said: “This was a frightening experience for those involved and those who witnessed last night’s incident at the fairground.
“Thankfully nobody was seriously injured and enquiries are underway to establish what exactly has happened here.
"The ride affected remains closed and cordoned off whilst the joint investigation is underway. Other unaffected rides re-open later this morning following a safety inspection.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed last night’s incident and is yet to speak to police to get in touch as any information about what happened could assist with our investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”