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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Teenager in hospital after suspected electrocution at Stokesley farm
A teenage boy was airlifted to hospital after police believe he was electrocuted at a farm in North Yorkshire. Police said officers and paramedics were called to the farm in the Stokesley area just before 17:00 BST on Tuesday. The boy was taken to hospital with suspected electrocution injuries and is in a serious condition, North Yorkshire Police men, aged 47 and 71, have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody for questioning. Police said officers remained at the scene and were liaising with the Health and Safety with information about the incident is being asked to contact them. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Girl suffers life-changing injuries after freak accident at funfair
An 18-year-old woman suffered potentially life-changing injuries after her hair reportedly became caught in a funfair ride. The incident occurred at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft show in Hampshire shortly before 11pm on Saturday, 26 July. A nurse described the injury as a 'degloving incident', where three-quarters of the girl's scalp was reportedly ripped off. Emergency services attended, and the woman was taken to hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident and are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive, while show organisers are cooperating with authorities.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Funfair owner insists ride was tested just hours before teen suffered life-changing injuries after ‘getting hair caught'
A FUNFAIR owner has insisted his ride was tested just hours before a teen was left with potentially life-changing injuries in a "freak accident." The horror at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show near Southampton, saw the teen's hair caught in a ride. Charles Cole, owner of the funfair, has now spoken out to say he sympathises with the 18-year-old. He called the horror a "freak accident" and went on to insist his ride is 20 years old but it "had been tested that day." The incident on Saturday prompted a large emergency response with the Health and Safety Executive becoming involved. An 18-year-old girl was left with serious head injuries when her hair was caught in a ride at the funfair, she was raced to hospital and treated by medics. The girl was taken away on a stretcher and fire crews reportedly had to cut away a section of the ride. Mr Cole said that the walk-on ride had been subject to daily checks. Speaking to the Daily Echo he added: "Approximately 50 people had been on the ride before the 18-year-old, and there were no issues. 'The ride is 20 years old but it had been tested that day. This was a freak accident. 'Somehow, the girl's hair got caught and she could not grab on to the handrails. "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. 'It is under investigation and the ride is closed.' The ride has now been closed for the duration of the event as the Health and Safety Executive probe the "freak accident." A full inspection of the site was carried out on Monday. A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 10.53pm on July 26 with reports that an 18-year-old woman had sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head while on a ride at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show. "She was taken to hospital for treatment. " Police attended and have liaised with the Health and Safety Executive." Meanwhile, the fair announced today: "Good morning from day three of the show." 1
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Teen woman, 18, suffers life-changing injuries after ‘getting hair caught in funfair ride'
A TEENAGER, 18, has been rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after her hair got caught in a funfair ride. Emergency services were called to Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at 10.53pm on Saturday. A bystander who helped the teen told the BBC: "One of the girl's friends came down and said how serious it was and some of us offered assistance. "It's very shocking it could happen on a fairground ride that young children go on. This must never happen again." A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police". 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Man airlifted to hospital after Peterhead ship scaffolding fall
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from scaffolding on a ship at Peterhead emergency services were called to the incident at about 06:00 on Wednesday. The 41-year-old man was flown to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - his condition is not Health and Safety Executive has been informed. Peterhead, Cruden Bay and Macduff coastguard rescue teams were involved in the fire appliances were also sent to the scene.A Scottish Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We dispatched one ambulance, two special operations response teams and an air ambulance with trauma team to the scene."Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.
