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Woman Suffers Potentially Life-Changing Injuries on Funfair Ride at Steam Show

  • At around 10:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, an accident at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show left an 18-year-old woman with head injuries.
  • Event organiser Charles Cole reported about 50 people rode the 20-year-old ride, noting it passed safety tests earlier that day.
  • According to Emma Perry, `three quarters of the girl’s scalp had been ripped off`, while Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said police are liaising with the Health and Safety Executive.
  • Following the incident, the ride remains closed and organizers announced, `Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all`.
  • Expressing concern, Cllr David Harrison said `shocked and saddened`, and added the investigation will determine necessary action.
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Daily Echo broke the news in Southampton, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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