Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair

A long distance shot of the show site. There are dozens of campervans and tents parked up to the left. hand side and a red and yellow circus top tent in the distance, as well as a number of cars parked up along a section of fencing with festoon lights on it. A warden wearing a yellow high vis vest stands to the left of the image near a sign for the show.

The incident happened at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show on Saturday night

A young woman has sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head while on a ride at a village fair, police have said.

The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at 22:53 BST on Saturday.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

A woman, who told the BBC she helped administer first aid to the teenager, said she had experienced a "degloving injury".

A close up image of a sign for Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show reads 'Here 25 26 27 July' and lists various attractions at the event with pictures of steam vehicles and horses

The incident happened late on Saturday evening

The organisers of Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show have been approached for comment.

An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police".

A post on the fair's Facebook page said on Sunday: "Good morning from day three of the show. Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all!"

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