Planet Fun has issued a statement after an incident at their Carrickfergus fun fair on Saturday night.
NIAS received a 999 call at 17:53 reporting that a number of people had sustained injuries following the 'collapse' of a ride at the scene.
Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two patients have been taken to RBHSC, two to RVH, one adult to Antrim Area Hospital and one child to Antrim Area Hospital - none with life threatening injuries.
A spokesperson for Planet Fun, which has a council licence to operate the fun fair at Carrickfergus said: “Shortly after 18:00 this evening, the emergency procedures on our Star Flyer ride were enacted following an incident. At no stage did the ride collapse.
“We immediately sought assistance from the NI Ambulance Service.
“We have also reported the incident to the HSE and will co-operate fully with the agency to understand exactly what happened.
“Health and safety is central to all operations at Planet Fun and will offer whatever assistance is required to those customers affected.”
Planet Fun say they will make no further comment until the HSE have completed its investigation.
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