Teenage boy dies at funfair in Dover
A TEENAGE boy died after becoming trapped in fairground ride equipment while it was shut yesterday.
A sign at the entrance to the Family Funfair in Pencester Gardens, Dover, Kent
Emergency services called around 7.30am tried to free him and fought to save his life but he died at the scene. Kent Police said: "No suspicious circumstances have been reported, and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed."
Kent-based Forrest Amusements' fair at Pencester Gardens, Dover, was due to open at midday.
A witness added: "I just arrived and there were fire engines, medics and police here."