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At least 5 injured on ride at Jacksonville fair, officials say

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The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department tweeted that multiple crews responded to the Jacksonville fair as multiple people have minor injuries from a ride.

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Action News Jax reporter Ryan Nelson is at the scene where fair officials have confirmed an unknown  malfunction with the Sky Flyer ride that had 20 people on it at the time of the incident.

Fair officials are working to confirm the exact number of injuries, but said there are at least 5 injured.

Witnesses said children were on the ride during the incident.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office told Action News Jax they are unaware of any situation at the fair.

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Live: At least 5 injured on the Sky Flyer at the Jacksonville Fair Saturday afternoon. Fair officials are working to identify the issue with the ride. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/2qGk3XS

Posted by Action News Jax on Saturday, November 10, 2018