Children injured at garden event

Three young children have been injured at a public event in Kent.

The children were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident at the West Kent Garden and Leisure Show at Tonbridge Angels Football Ground.

Darren Apps, commercial manager at the stadium, said he understood three children had been taken to hospital but could not confirm any further details.

A BBC journalist at the scene said it was believed a giant inflatable slide toppled over at about 1230 BST.

“There was one boy with bleeding to the back of his head”

Hannah Applegren Witness

She said the area was being evacuated.

The Kent Air Ambulance was also called to the scene but was not needed, she added.

Hannah Applegren, who was nearby at the time, said a number of children were on the slide when it tipped.

“Because they were right next to the climbing wall with various metal posts, they have fallen on to them.

“There was one boy with bleeding to the back of his head, and it was quite serious.

“It was very shocking.”

The West Kent Garden and Leisure Show was being held at the stadium in Darenth Avenue on Saturday and Sunday.

It included garden show stalls, birds of prey displays, children’s entertainment, and activities including pottery and flower arranging.

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