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    Five children taken to hospital after ramp collapse at Prestonsburg carnival

    By Isaac Taylor,

    8 hours ago

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    PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) — A ramp collapse at the Jenny Wiley Festival carnival sent five children to the hospital with minor injuries on Wednesday, according to the Prestonsburg Fire Department.

    The fire department said they were on a ramp that goes to the top of a carnival ride. No major injuries have been reported, according to the department.

    Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes said he is praying for the five children who were injured.

    The mayor praised the fire responders who helped with the situation. He said the fire department, police department and EMS were fast with their response, and the emergency room staff, “did a great job taking care of them.”

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