Ellie Ames 10 June 2024

Investigation into fairground ‘malfunction’ after four injured

Investigation into fairground ‘malfunction’ after four injured image
Image: Lambeth Council

A ‘thorough’ investigation will determine what caused a fairground ride malfunction that left four people injured at the weekend, Lambeth Council has said.

It was reported at around 6:20pm on Saturday that a ride had failed at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London.

Emergency services treated four people at the scene.

A man and a woman, both in their forties, remain in hospital but are no longer believed to be in life-threatening condition. A man in his fifties and an 11-year-old girl have been discharged.

The funfair rides were closed although the show continued on Sunday.

A Lambeth Council spokesperson said: ‘A thorough investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the malfunction.’

The Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive are leading the investigation.

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know image

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Early Career Development Programme Manager

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£50,484 – £61,176 per annum
Early Career Development Programme Mana... Wandsworth, London
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Digital Infrastructure Manager

Hyndburn Borough Council
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum
You will be an experienced ICT professional with strong technical expertise in networks, infrastructure and cyber security. Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Arboriculture & Conservation Officer

Hyndburn Borough Council
£39,481 – £41,177 per annum
You will have a qualification in arboriculture and 3 years’ experience working in arboriculture Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Planning Manager (Development Management)

Hyndburn Borough Council
£49,817 to £53,051 per annum
You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Senior Planning Officer/Principal Planning Officer (Career Grade)

Hyndburn Borough Council
£40,444– £43,149 progressing to £43,149- £46,579
This career-grade position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and progression within a supportive and forward-thinking Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council
Linkedin Banner