UPDATE: 18-year-old woman suffers injuries in Worthing fairground ride fall

AN 18-year-old girl is believed to have sustained minor injuries after falling from a fairground ride on Worthing seafront last night (Thursday, April 17).
The scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie MitchellThe scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
The scene of the incident. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

The girl was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after the incident, at 9.30pm, which happened on the ‘Rocker’ ride.

Police initially said the girl had suffered injuries to her ankle and wrist but have this afternoon said she had bruising to her eye.

The Health and Safety Executive will investigate today.

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A police spokesman said: “Police were called to Marine Parade at 9.30pm to a report of a medical incident.

“A teenager had fallen from one of the rides and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.”