Birmingham fairground ride ‘collapses’ with pic showing mangled seats – as cops and ambulances rush to scene
A RIDE has reportedly collapsed at a popular Christmas fairground in Birmingham with horrific figures showing seats left mangled.
Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene and have reportedly sealed off an area around the Star Flyer ride in Centenary Square.
Images circulating on social media appeared to show someone on a stretcher.
Other photos shared online appear to show the mangled seats on one of the rides tangled with each other.
West Midlands Police confirmed they had a number of officers at the scene after an “issue with one of the rides”.
Dozens of people were pictured at the park along with several police cars, ambulances and fire engines.
A small number of people were being treated at the scene by paramedics, said the force.
Cops confirmed that no serious injuries have been reported.
A police cordon is currently in place between the ice rink, the library and the Rep theatre, with people asked to avoid the area.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson told The Sun: “We currently have officers in Centenary Square, Birmingham following reports of an issue with one of the rides.
“A small number of people are being treated at the scene by paramedics, but no serious injuries have been reported.
“Centenary Square remains cordoned off this evening while we support our emergency service colleagues.
“Please avoid the area.”
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