Woman, 18, suffers 'life-changing' injuries after hair is caught in funfair ride
The 18-year-old was reportedly on the oscillating floor section of the attraction at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show in Hampshire at around 11pm on Saturday when she fell over.
Emma Perry, a heart failure nurse at Southampton General Hospital, told the Daily Echo newspaper the woman's 'hair got caught in the rollers on the floor'.
She said: 'Her friend came off the ride and said she was bleeding, so I offered my services as a first aider.
'When I got up there, I saw that three quarters of the girl's scalp had been ripped off in what we call a degloving incident.'
Emma added: 'I stayed with her, that is all I did really. I really feel for her and her family, they are the main priority.'
Emergency services were called to the scene and the teenager was taken to hospital for treatment.
The ride has now been closed for the remainder of the show, which is due to come to an end today. More Trending
Charles Cole, who runs the event, described the incident as a 'freak accident' and said it was under investigation.
He told the Echo: 'Nobody wants to hurt anyone, and we are a family business. Last night was very upsetting, especially for the man who owns the ride.
'Safety is our priority, and we sympathise with the girl and her parents.'
The Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show has taken place annually in the small Hampshire village of Netley Marsh since 1971.
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