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2 children taken to ER after 1 thrown from ride, another run over by separate ride at county fair
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· July 21, 2026
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Key points Certain rides were reportedly moving at high speeds, causing concern among parents. A disturbing incident occurred at a fair in Lincoln County, involving young children and amusement rides.
A disturbing incident occurred at a fair in Lincoln County, involving young children and amusement rides. Certain rides were reportedly moving at high speeds, causing concern among parents. They also felt that attendants were not closely monitoring the rides.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that two children were hospitalized after being injured on separate rides. The fair board has released a statement, and witnesses have come forward to describe what they saw. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original source, which provides further details and accounts from those who were present at the fair.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
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