He has suffered serious injuries
A nine-year-old boy has been seriously injured after an inflatable zorb ball he was in came off a lake and landed on grass nearby.
An air ambulance was sent to the scene and the boy was taken to hospital in the helicopter. Police are investigating the cause of the incident, amid reports that the zorb was blown by a gust of wind.The force said a second zorb ball was also raised into the air but the child inside was unharmed. Victoria Park, which is home to Southport Flower Show, was hosting Southport Food and Drink Festival this weekend.
“At around 2pm on Sunday June 4, it was reported that a nine-year-old boy had sustained significant injuries. The boy was inside an inflatable zorb ball on a lake, which was unexpectedly raised into the air before it landed on the grass.
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