Three injured in Yorkshire fairground ride incident

Three people, including two children, were injured in a ride incident at the Maltby Crags Fair in Yorkshire on the evening of September 11, 2025, prompting a major emergency response and the fair's closure for the night. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that emergency services were called to the fairground on Blyth Road in Maltby, near Rotherham, at approximately 7:30 p.m. The injured individuals were identified as an 11-year-old, a 13-year-old, and a 21-year-old woman. All three were taken to hospital for treatment. The police statement did not specify the nature or severity of their injuries. The fairground was closed for the evening following the incident. A significant emergency services response attended the scene, with reports indicating at least six police cars and an air ambulance were deployed. Blyth Lane was temporarily closed between Muglet Lane and Victoria Road to allow people to safely exit the fairground but has since been reopened. The specific ride involved in the incident has not been officially identified.