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Five hurt in fairground accident Five hurt in fairground accident
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Five people have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride collapsed.Five people have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride collapsed.
The accident took place at a bonfire display in Long Melford, Suffolk, police said. The accident took place at a bonfire display being held at Melford Hall, in Long Melford, Suffolk.
One person at the fairground suffered serious spinal injuries following the collapse of the ride, according to a police spokeswoman.One person at the fairground suffered serious spinal injuries following the collapse of the ride, according to a police spokeswoman.
Two other people had to be freed by firefighters after the "Hellraiser" attraction collapsed shortly before 2100GMT on Friday.Two other people had to be freed by firefighters after the "Hellraiser" attraction collapsed shortly before 2100GMT on Friday.
The event has been closed.
Police and officers from the Health and Safety Executive have begun an investigation into the accident.