A second child was unexpectedly raised into the air in a zorbing ball at Southport Food and Drink Festival today, it has been revealed.
A nine-year-old boy remains in hospital after suffering 'multiple serious injuries' when the inflatable ball he was playing in on a lake was whipped into the air by an unexpected gust of wind.
Merseyside Police have provided more details about the horrific incident, which happened around 2pm this afternoon at the festival in a busy Victoria Park.
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The force said the nine-year-old boy suffered 'significant' injuries when the zorb ball he was in was 'unexpectedly raised into the air before landing on the grass.'
The police also revealed that a second zorb ball containing another child was also raised at the same time. Thankfully this child was unharmed.
The nine-year-old was taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment to his injuries. He remains in hospital at this time.
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have captured images or videos of the shocking incident to get in touch to help establish the circumstances of what happened.
To send images and videos to the police, people are asked to use the following link: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/incident-at-victoria-park
Information can also be passed by direct message to @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 596.
A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “We can confirm that an Air Ambulance was called to Victoria Park, Southport this afternoon (Sunday, June 4) following an accident within the grounds.
“First aid responders from St Johns Ambulance reacted quickly to provide assistance to the person involved prior to the arrival of other emergency services.
“Following the incident a full health and safety inspection has been undertaken at the Southport Food and Drink Festival and the event remains open to the public.
“Our thoughts are with those involved in the accident and we wish them a full recovery.”
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