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Men hurt at Silverstone funfair | Men hurt at Silverstone funfair |
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Two men were injured, one of them seriously, when they fell from a ride at a funfair being held for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. | Two men were injured, one of them seriously, when they fell from a ride at a funfair being held for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. |
The fair was being held outside the racing circuit, opposite the main entrance to the Silverstone site. | The fair was being held outside the racing circuit, opposite the main entrance to the Silverstone site. |
The men were taken to hospital after falling from the ride at 0110 BST. | |
The first man suffered serious, but not life threatening, head injuries. His condition was described as stable. | |
The second man, who was also taken to Northampton General Hospital, suffered minor injuries. | |
The Health and Safety Executive said officers had started an investigation. | The Health and Safety Executive said officers had started an investigation. |
The spokesman said the two men had been "thrown from a ride". He refused to give any further details. | The spokesman said the two men had been "thrown from a ride". He refused to give any further details. |
Police said the incident would have no impact on the staging of the race. | Police said the incident would have no impact on the staging of the race. |
Police said the scene had been sealed off so investigations into how the accident happened could be carried out. | Police said the scene had been sealed off so investigations into how the accident happened could be carried out. |