Woman fighting for life after funfair ride 'malfunctioned' in horror incident

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A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a ride at a funfair 'malfunctioned'. Four people including an 11-year-old girl were injured following the incident at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, last night.

Police have now said that a woman in her 40s remains in hospital having suffered life-changing injuries. A man in his 40s is also being treated for potentially life-changing injuries.

The 11-year-old girl and a man in his 50s have both since been discharged from hospital. The local council said the ride had 'malfunctioned', and that the Health and Safety Executive is now investigating. READ MORE: The women prison officers whose affairs with killers, gangsters and kingpins have been exposed A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services responded at around 6.20pm on Saturday June 8 to a fairground ride having failed at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park. “Four people have been taken to hospital.

Following a full assessment by medics, a woman in her 40s remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. A man in his 40s is also receiving ongoing treatment for potentially life-changing injuries. “The man in his 50s and the 11-year-old girl have both been discharged from hospital.