Two people have been taken to hospital after suffering injuries on a fairground ride that “failed and crashed” in Birmingham.

The West Midlands Fire Service said the City Flyer ride had dropped to ground level “whilst in operation” in Centenary Square at 7.30pm on Thursday.

Images of the aftermath show wires from at least two gondolas on the 55m tall swing ride tangled up with each other.

Thirteen people were treated by West Midlands Ambulance Service with two taken to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

The ambulance service said the two people taken to hospital were not believed to have suffered serious injuries, while the remaining casualties were checked over and discharged at the fair.

“This incident involved a fairground ride that had failed and crashed,” the fire service said.

“The ride dropped to ground level whilst in operation.”

The fire service added that they were not working to rescue any other people from the crash.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We currently have officers in Centenary Square, Birmingham following reports of an issue with one of the rides.

“A small number of people are being treated at the scene by paramedics, but no serious injuries have been reported.

“Centenary Square remains cordoned off this evening while we support our emergency service colleagues. Please avoid the area.”

Danter Attractions, who manage the ride, declined to comment when contacted about the incident.