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Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

None of the injuries suffered at Carrickfergus Harbour in Co Antrim were said to be life-threatening.

FOUR CHILDREN HAVE been rushed to hospital after a funfair ride collapsed in Co Antrim.

A major incident is ongoing at Planet Fun at Carrickfergus Harbour.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 6pm on Saturday after they received reports that a ride collapsed.

Three children were taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and one child was taken to Antrim Area Hospital.

It is understood their injuries are not life-threatening.

A number of other children suffered injuries to their legs, but did not require hospital treatment.

Four emergency crews, a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance attended the scene.

The funfair has been closed this evening.

In a statement, a spokesman for Planet Fun said: “Important update. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Planet Fun will be closed tonight for the 7.30pm to 10.30pm session.

“All tickets will automatically be refunded. Further updates will follow.”

Stewart Dickson, Alliance MLA for East Antrim, said: “I am concerned with regards to reports of an accident at the funfair on Saturday.

“I understand from early reports that injuries are not serious and hope that continues to be the case.

“Following this, it is now important that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of whatever occurred.”

It is understood the funfair was recently opened in the area.

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    Jul 24th 2021, 9:11 PM

    2 of the staff were let go for this but they are reportedly suing for Funfair Dismissal.

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    Jul 24th 2021, 9:14 PM

    @Alan S: That is actually fairly funny!

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    Jul 24th 2021, 10:10 PM

    @Darren Lambe: thanks.

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    Jul 24th 2021, 10:53 PM

    @Alan S: no problemo Al

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    Jul 24th 2021, 7:46 PM

    Not so funfare. Hope they all recover soon. Poor kids

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    Jul 24th 2021, 8:54 PM

    Thank God….no children were killed or seriously injured !! Hope those are injured will recover quick and be back home soon !!

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    Jul 24th 2021, 9:29 PM

    Oh the poor things. They must’ve been petrified. Prayers for their recovery.

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    Jul 24th 2021, 8:07 PM

    I don’t wish I was in Carrickfergus.

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    Jul 24th 2021, 10:21 PM

    @David Geary: such a lovely town apart from a lot of the inhabitants – hope those children are ok though

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    Jul 25th 2021, 2:25 AM

    Bad news there was injuries. Good news not life threatening. Swings and roundabouts,really

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    Mute Terri McCormick O'Gorman
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    Jul 25th 2021, 6:35 AM

    @Larry Betts: There wasn’t even an actual collapse!!

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