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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 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. |