Police: 3 people fall from Ferris wheel in Tennessee

Tuesday Morning Update:

— One girl in ICU
— Police have no comment yet on what went wrong
— All fair rides will remain shut down until cleared by state
— Investigators waiting on 2 inspectors to look over the ferris wheel before proceeding

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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say three people have fallen from a Ferris wheel at a county fairground in eastern Tennessee.

The Greeneville Sun reports that Greeneville Police Detective Capt. Tim Davis said all three fell 30 to 45 feet from the ride Monday evening. Davis says the oldest of the three is a 16-year-old girl.

Three girls that fell 30-40 feet still in hospital. One sustained head injuries. Two last night were alert and talking.

— Marco Villarreal (@wvltmarco) August 9, 2016

The detective says officers were interviewing witnesses and all carnival rides would be shut down for the night.

“We treat it like a crime scene until we determine there’s no foul play,” Davis says. “We don’t know at this time what caused the accident.”

County-Greeneville EMS Operations Director T.J. Manis says those who fell were taken a hospital in Johnson City – two by helicopter and one by ambulance. Their conditions were not available.

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All events and shows on schedule at Greene County Fair. All rides closed until cleared by state.

— Marco Villarreal (@wvltmarco) August 9, 2016

Nerd Fabulous
@nerdfabulous

I’m sure everyone in my town knows about this, but for the rest of you… this happened last night on the first night of the Greene County Fair. #greenecountyfair2016

Matthew Dawson
@mattad11

Tonight was crazy!