Multiple children among 18 injured after 'serious accident' at Surrey activity centre

Multiple children among 18 injured after 'serious accident' at Surrey activity centre Emergency services rushed to the scene of the 'serious accident' as one person was airlifted to hospital with a serious leg injury at the children's activity park Multiple children are among 18 people injured after a "serious accident" at an outdoor adventure park. Youngsters were injured, with one patient airlifted to hospital, after a tree collapsed at PGL on Marchants Hill in Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey. Emergency services rushed to the activity park at about 1.40pm on Monday after the tree had fallen. One person was airlifted to a London hospital with a serious leg injury as six other were rushed to Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford with less serious injuries. Eleven more people were treated at the scene before being discharged. Several ambulance crews attended the scene, as well as police and fire services. South Central Ambulance Service crews as well as those from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Air Ambulance were in attendance. PGL said that the safety of children, teachers and staff was its priority after confirming an 'incident' at the activity centre. A spokesperson said: "A number of children were injured and are receiving medical treatment as required. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected. The safety and wellbeing of the children, their teachers and our colleagues is our absolute priority. "We are working closely with the schools involved and emergency services to support those affected and to ensure families receive timely information through their schools." The statement added that PGL are "committed to supporting everyone affected". Farnham and Bordon MP Gregory Stafford confirmed there were no reported fatalities but a "number of injuries" in the "serious accident". He said that Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were working closely with PGL. Stafford added: "My thoughts are with the children involved, their families, and all those affected. "I am grateful for the swift and professional response of our emergency services." The activity centre is home to climbing, zip-lining, and canoeing, and is often a popular destination for school trips. Three years ago, the Surrey adventure park was fined £1 million after two children had their fingers jammed between doors. The company were forced to pay the sum after the children suffered "significant injuries" during a stay at the Hindhead's activity centre. The case was brought against the outdoor education provider PGL Travel Limited by Waverley Borough Council.