Injuries at the fun fair are not life-threatening, police say

A man and a woman who were taken to hospital after a funfair ride malfunctioned at a country show in south London are now in a non-life-threatening condition, the Metropolitan Police said.

Officers and the Health and Safety Executive are continuing to investigate the incident at Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park on Saturday night.

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.

The problem occurred on the first day of the free event, and the funfair rides were closed on Sunday.

One of the fairground rides was seen covered with a tarp, although it was unclear which ride had malfunctioned.

The council said emergency services attended the scene shortly after the incident at 6.20pm BST and the funfair was closed.

Extra safety checks were carried out on all rides and attractions at the show, Lambeth Council said.

“Officers attended the scene on Sunday alongside the Health and Safety Executive while inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances,” a Met Police spokesman added.

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