Emergency services on scene at Centenary Squarein Birmingham on December 12th after the 'Star Flyer' chain seat ride failed and crashed injuring riders close to the city's Christmas Market and International Convention Centre.

STATEMENTS:

West Mids Police Statement:

‘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.’

West Mids Fire Statement:

‘At approximately 1930 on Thursday 12th December we responded to an incident at Victoria Square outside the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.

‘One fire engine from Ladywood fire station attended, and arrived in just over four minutes. This incident involved a fairground ride that had failed and crashed. The ride dropped to ground level whilst in operation.

‘We assisted Ambulance colleagues with treatment of a number of casualties, whose injuries are not life-threatening. One casualty has been conveyed to hospital, with several others discharged on scene. We are not working on the rescue of any further casualties.

‘This incident has now been left with West Midlands Police.’

ENDS