Scene of Rotherham fairground accident visited by health & safety inspectors as investigation to be launched
“We appreciate the concern around this incident and are working with the relevant authorities”
Health and safety inspectors have visited a Rotherham fairground ahead of an investigation into an accident which has left a woman and two children injured.
The incident occurred at Maltby Crags Fair on Blyth Road fields in Maltby, Rotherham on Friday night (September 11, 2026).
Speaking shortly after the incident, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed two children aged 11 and 13, along with a 21-year-old woman suffered injuries and had been taken to hospital for treatment.
The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed that specialist inspectors have visited the site today (Monday, September 14, 2026), ahead of an investigation being launched.
A spokesperson said: “We appreciate the concern around this incident and are working with the relevant authorities.
“Specialist inspectors have attended the site today and there will be an investigation to establish what happened.
“Our thoughts are with anyone affected by this incident.”
The statement from South Yorkshire Police released on Friday states: “Emergency services are currently in attendance at an incident at Maltby Crags Fair in Rotherham after two young people, aged 11 and 13, and a 21-year-old woman was injured while on a ride.
“They have been taken to hospital for treatment and the fairground has now closed for the evening.
“Blyth Lane was closed between Muglet Lane and Victoria Road to allow people to safely exit the fairground but has since been reopened.”