Four seriously injured at Lambeth Country Show after ride breakdown – South London News

An investigation is underway after four people, including an 11-year-old girl, were taken to hospital following a funfair breakdown at a festival on Saturday.

The incident happened during Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park at around 6.20pm, according to Lambeth council.

The council said emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. Four people were transported to the hospital.

In an update, the Met said a man and woman were no longer believed to be in a life-threatening condition.

Police previously said the pair, both in their 40s, had “life-threatening injuries”.

Two other people, a 50-year-old man and an 11-year-old girl, who were injured in the incident, have been released from hospital.

An investigation into the incident, led by the Met and the Health and Safety Executive, is ongoing. The council said the investigation would “determine the cause of the failure”.

The show continued from 1pm on Sunday, although most of the fairgrounds were closed and cordoned off, Lambeth council said.

Bayo Dosunmu, chief executive of Lambeth council, said: “The Lambeth Country Show was celebrated by large crowds over the weekend with a fun, united and inclusive atmosphere.

“We are deeply saddened by the incident at the fair on Saturday. It was truly shocking and our thoughts are with those who were injured and their families.

“Due to the importance of the country show to our communities, the number of traders and the number of community groups involved, the decision was made to reopen on Sunday once it was agreed that a large part of the funfair would be closed.”

The incident happened to mark the 50th anniversary of the Lambeth Country Show, which is a free family festival in Brixton.

An estimated 120,000 people attended the event throughout the weekend, which featured a roots and reggae-driven main stage, more than 200 vendors and exhibitors, a top LatinoLife music experience and sports sessions.

Lambeth Country Show is organized by Lambeth Council in partnership with Brockwell Live.

The council said work to restore Brockwell Park after the festival has now started and will be paid for by Brockwell Live.

A council spokesman said: “Having the show in partnership with Brockwell Live saves the council £700,000 in the cost of running the event, as well as securing more than £100,000 of community investment.”

Top image: Lambeth Country Show (Image: Lambeth Council)

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