Teen woman, 18, suffers life-changing injuries after ‘getting hair caught in funfair ride'
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AN 18-YEAR-old has been rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after her hair got caught in a funfair ride.
The horror unfolded at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show, near Southampton, in Hampshire, at 10.53pm on Saturday.
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Paramedics rushed the girl to hospital with head injuries after her hair reportedly became stuck in one of the rides.
Fairgoer Emma Perry, who was there with her daughter, described the "traumatic" scenes.
She told the DailyEcho: "The girl was on the oscillating floor in the Fun House when she slipped, fell backwards and her hair got caught in the rollers on the floor.
'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 claimed the teen was taken away on a stretcher, while fire crews had to cut a section of the ride away.
Thee 51-year-old recalled the youngster was "screaming" and "very distressed".
Another 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."
Charles Cole, who runs the event, dubbed it a "freak accident" that 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."
Cllr David Harrison said he is "shocked and saddened" by the incident.
He added: "I am sure it will be properly investigated and any necessary action taken.
"My thoughts are with the injured person, family and friends."
A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police".
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.
"Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all!"
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