Exclusive: Ride involved in Birmingham fairground incident was at major Nottingham event just weeks ago
Two people have been taken to hospital after the ride “failed and crashed”
The fairground ride involved in an incident in Birmingham city centre last night (Thursday, December 12) was used by thrill seekers at a major Nottingham event just 10 weeks ago, Nottingham World can reveal.
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The City Flyer ride, run by funfair suppliers Danter Attractions, was present at September’s Goose Fair at the Forest Recreation Ground.
A section on the Danter Attractions website says that the company also provides rides to the Download Festival in nearby Leicestershire.
Emergency services were called to Centenary Square in Birmingham at just after 7.30pm last night to reports of an incident involving the City Flyer.
Two women were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and a further 11 people were treated and discharged at the scene.
In a statement, West Midlands Fire Service said: “We responded to an incident at Victoria Square outside the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.
“One fire engine from Ladywood fire station attended, and arrived in just over four minutes.
“This incident involved a fairground ride that had failed and crashed. The ride dropped to ground level whilst in operation.
“We assisted Ambulance colleagues with treatment of a number of casualties, whose injuries are not life-threatening.”
Nottingham City Council has been contacted for comment.