Whitley Bay Funfair Closes After Person Seriously Injured on Ride

The Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay was closed after a person was seriously injured on a ride during a busy bank holiday weekend. Emergency services, including the North East Ambulance Service, the Great North Air Ambulance Service, and an off-duty medic, responded promptly to the incident shortly before 2:15 p.m. The injured individual received immediate medical attention on site, with emergency crews remaining there for several hours. Northumbria Police confirmed the funfair has been closed to the public and will remain shut until further notice. North Tyneside Council also acknowledged the closure due to the emergency incident, with further updates expected from the authorities. Details about the nature of the injuries or how the accident occurred have not been released.