Major incident at the Southport Food and Drink Festival - Casualty air lifted to hospital

A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “We can confirm that an Air Ambulance was called to Victoria Park, Southport this afternoon (Sunday June 4th) following an accident within the grounds.

“First aid responders from St Johns Ambulance reacted quickly to provide assistance to the person involved prior to the arrival of other emergency services.

“Following the incident a full health and safety inspection has been undertaken at the Southport Food & Drink Festival and the event remains open to the public.

“Our thoughts are with those involved in the accident and we wish them a full recovery.”

Although not confirmed a person appears to have been injured on the water zorbs after being caught by a gust of wind. They were taken by air ambulance to hospital in Liverpool.