Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department tweeted that multiple crews responded to the Jacksonville fair as multiple people have minor injuries from a ride.
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Action News Jax reporter Ryan Nelson is at the scene where fair officials have confirmed an unknown malfunction with the Sky Flyer ride that had 20 people on it at the time of the incident.
Fair officials are working to confirm the exact number of injuries, but said there are at least 5 injured.
Witnesses said children were on the ride during the incident.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office told Action News Jax they are unaware of any situation at the fair.
#NOW: Scene clear at the scene of reported injuries at #Jacksonville fairgrounds. Officer on scene says “they’re fine” when I asked about reported injuries. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/ooiSz7Ar2h
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) November 10, 2018
Live: Report of injuries at Jacksonville fair closes ride. We have a reporter headed to the fair to confirm the ride and if/when the ride will reopen. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/2qGk3XS
Posted by Action News Jax on Saturday, November 10, 2018
#BREAKING: https://t.co/ecJGRZYI34
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) November 10, 2018
