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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Abigail O'Leary

Child rushed to hospital following incident at theme park

A serious incident has been reported at a theme park in Yorkshire.

There are unconfirmed reports that a child has fallen from a roller coaster in Lightwater Valley Theme Park in North Yorkshire

The theme park is popular with families especially around half term.

Emergency services are dealing with the incident, according to The Mirror.

An air ambulance is understood to have landed nearby with initial reports saying a young boy fell from the Twister ride.

It's understood the child has been flown to Leeds General Hospital for treatment.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "Police were called to reports of a medical incident involving a child at Lightwater Valley theme park near Ripon at 11.30am today.

"Officers are currently at the scene. Further updates will be provided when available."

Images from the scene show emergency services and rescue workers near a green ride.

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