The incident occurred last night.
Four children have been rushed to hospital after a funfair ride collapsed at Planet Fun at Carrickfergus Harbour in Co Antrim.
According to
Breaking News, emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 6pm last night after they received reports that a ride collapsed.
Four emergency crews, a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance attended the scene.
Following the incident, three children were taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and one child was taken to Antrim Area Hospital.
It is understood their injuries are not life-threatening.
As well as the four children needing hospital care, several other children suffered injuries to their legs, but required just medical attention on the scene before being well enough to go home.
In a statement, a spokesman for Planet Fun said last night:
“Important update. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Planet Fun will be closed tonight for the 7.30 to 10.30pm session.
“All tickets will automatically be refunded. Further updates will follow.”
Stewart Dickson, Alliance MLA for East Antrim, said: “I am concerned with regards to reports of accident at the funfair on Saturday.
“I understand from early reports that injuries are not serious and hope that continues to be the case.
“Following this, it is now important that the Health and Safety Executive and the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of whatever occurred.”
It is understood the funfair was recently opened in the area.
