Children are trapped 35metres in the air after a carnival ride malfunctioned
Two children are stuck in a carnival ride 35metres in the air after it malfunctioned.
A crane has been brought in to rescue the children on the ride at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre for the Chants Summer Carnival in Geelong.
The ride believed to be the Freestyle swings malfunctioned about 2pm on Saturday.
Fire Rescue Victoria said emergency crews were at the scene alongside the SES, CFA, Victoria Police, WorkSafe and carnival management.
‘Crews have raised a ladder platform to the children and are working to safely free the uninjured pair,’ Fire Rescue Victoria said.
Another two children are reportedly stuck on the ride but are closer to ground level.
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A crane has been brought in to rescue the children on the ride, which is believed to be the Freestyle, at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre for the Chants Summer Carnival in Geelong
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