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Eight children injured at theatre Ten children injured at theatre
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Eight children were injured at a theatre when scenery fell onto the stage during rehearsals. Ten children were injured at a theatre when scenery fell onto the stage during rehearsals.
Emergency crews were called to Oakengates Theatre in Telford, Shropshire, where they spent two hours treating casualties, a spokesman said.Emergency crews were called to Oakengates Theatre in Telford, Shropshire, where they spent two hours treating casualties, a spokesman said.
The children, all girls and aged between eight and 14, suffered injuries to their arms, heads and abdomens.The children, all girls and aged between eight and 14, suffered injuries to their arms, heads and abdomens.
Four were placed on spinal boards as a precautionary measure. All the children have been taken to hospital.Four were placed on spinal boards as a precautionary measure. All the children have been taken to hospital.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said five crews were called to the theatre at about 1830 BST.West Midlands Ambulance Service said five crews were called to the theatre at about 1830 BST.
'No serious injuries''No serious injuries'
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said the injuries are not life-threatening.A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said the injuries are not life-threatening.
"It was miraculous no-one was seriously injured."It was miraculous no-one was seriously injured.
"It appears scenery fell on a number of children and eight casualties required treatment. Fortunately, the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.""It appears scenery fell on a number of children and eight casualties required treatment. Fortunately, the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening."
The children were taken to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford for further assessment and treatment.The children were taken to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford for further assessment and treatment.
The theatre's website says the building has been updated to accommodate a "state-of-the-art performance and community space, learning zone and children's centre called The Place".The theatre's website says the building has been updated to accommodate a "state-of-the-art performance and community space, learning zone and children's centre called The Place".