Overview

• The 18-year-old victim suffered a degloving injury when her hair became caught in the oscillating floor of the Fun House ride and remains hospitalized with potentially life-changing head wounds.
• Fire crews cut away part of the ride and bystanders, including nurse Emma Perry, administered immediate first aid to free the teenager.
• Hampshire police have formally liaised with the Health and Safety Executive to assess operator checks and overall safety procedures.
• Funfair owner Charles Cole said the 20-year-old attraction underwent daily inspections and described the accident as a “freak accident” under investigation.
• The Fun House attraction will stay closed for the remainder of the Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show pending the specialist inspection.