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Sefton Council said the Southport Food and Drink Festival (pictured in 2013) remained open after a health and safety investigation

By Rumeana Jahangir

BBC News

A nine-year-old boy who was in an inflatable zorb was seriously injured after he was reportedly lifted into the air by a gust of wind.

The boy was taken by air ambulance to hospital from the Southport Food and Drink Festival at Victoria Park after the accident at about 14:00 BST.

Merseyside Police said the boy's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Sefton Council said the event remained open after a health and safety check.

"First aid responders from St John Ambulance reacted quickly to provide assistance to the person involved prior to the arrival of other emergency services," a council spokesman said.

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

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "Emergency services remain at the scene while the circumstances of this incident are established."

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