A woman is fighting for her life in hospital and two others required hospital treatment after a ride malfunctioned at a festival.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Fudstock Festival in Barrow, at 8.30pm on Saturday after two women and one man were injured.
Two of those injured were reported to have been on a ride at the time of the shocking accident.
One woman is in a critical condition while the other two people have serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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They have all been taken to Furness General Hospital.
The incident took place at a local festival in the area called Fudstock, a charity being supported by the event said.
A cordon has been placed around the area whilst investigations are ongoing. The incident has been referred to the Health and Safety Executive. Charity St Mary's Hospice, which Fudstock is raising funds for, posted a statement on its Facebook page.
It said: "St Mary's Hospice Management team is aware of an incident at the 'Fudstock' event which was taking place tonight on Barrow Island.
"Although we are not directly involved in the organisation or planning of the event, we did have some fundraising staff and volunteers present to represent us.
"We have already been in touch with them, and the event's organisers, to offer any immediate support they may need. We will be available to them to help in any way we can."
