Woman fighting for her life after ‘collapse’ in Lambeth

A 40-year-old woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a funfair ride broke down in Brockwell Park on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.

A man in his 40s is also being treated for “life-threatening injuries”, the force said.

Emergency services responded at around 6.20pm on Saturday to a fairground run that failed at the Lambeth Country Show in the south London park.

Four people, including an 11-year-old girl, were taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said: “Following a full assessment by doctors, a woman in her 40s remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 40-year-old man is also receiving ongoing treatment for potentially life-changing injuries.

“The 50-year-old man and the 11-year-old girl have both been discharged from hospital. Officers attended the scene today alongside the Health and Safety Executive, while inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances.”

The Lambeth Country Show reopened on Sunday but the races remain isolated.