Four hurt at Brighton pier's Air Race fairground ride
Four people were injured when part of a fairground ride on Brighton Palace Pier came loose and hit someone.
Pier chief executive Anne Ackford said part of the Air Race ride had become detached and had struck a passer-by. Sussex Police said initial indications were that four people were injured. Ambulance crews said one person was taken to hospital with a leg injury. Ms Ackford said:"We have been in immediate contact with the manufacturer to ask them... to investigate."A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive said:"The HSE is aware and we are investigating the incident."On the pier website, the publicity for the ride promises visitors they will"
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