Three individuals have been injured after a big marquee collapsed in a park.
The 410ft-long, 165ft-wide construction was being dismantled by technicians when it got here crashing down at about 9am in the present day.
A witness described listening to a ‘man’s screams for assist’ after the marquee ‘abruptly’ collapsed with a loud ‘bang’ in Southampton.
‘A number of employees ran out of the way in which,’ the witness advised the Every day Echo newspaper. ‘Then I noticed a person mendacity on his aspect crying out and a number of other individuals ran over.’
The non permanent construction had featured on the Seawork-Marine Civil exhibition in Mayflower Park final week. The reason for the collapse is unclear however an investigation has now been launched.
The huge 410ft-long, 165ft-wide construction was being dismantled by technicians when in Mayflower Park, Southampton, when it got here crashing down (pictured)
Three individuals have been damage through the collapse this morning. Pictured are emergency companies on the scene
An investigation has now been launched following the construction’s collapse. Pictured is a map displaying the placement of the incident, in Southampton
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service added: ‘Two of these sufferers have been handled and discharged on the scene and the third was taken to College Hospital Southampton for additional therapy.’
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fireplace and Rescue Service mentioned it had been alerted to the incident at about 8.30am, with 4 crews being mobilised.
Firefighters supplied speedy care to the casualties earlier than they have been handed over to paramedics.
A spokeswoman for the fireplace service added: ‘No individuals have been trapped beneath the construction, however three casualties did undergo minor accidents.’
The marquee, referred to as Alu Corridor, is owned by contractors Neptunus. The corporate has since launched an investigation into the incident.
A spokesman advised MailOnline: ‘The Alu Corridor has an impeccable security file and is among the hottest buildings in our vary.
A witness described listening to a ‘man’s screams for assist’ after the marquee ‘abruptly’ collapsed with a loud ‘bang’. Pictured is the doorway to the park
The non permanent construction had featured on the final week’s Seawork-Marine Civil exhibition between June 13 and 15
‘It has been extensively and efficiently used at a whole lot of worldwide occasions and exhibitions through the years.
‘Technicians have been within the dismantling course of when the collapse occurred. An investigation is now underway to find out the trigger.’
The Well being and Security Govt has been knowledgeable of the incident.