July 26, 2017
(7/27, 4:20 P.M.) Please see below for a statement on behalf of the families of the three people injured at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday who are being treated at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Two patients remain in critical condition, and another remains in serious condition after multiple surgeries.
“We want to thank the community for its outpouring of concern for our loved ones who are being treated at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. We appreciate all of your prayers, and we are keeping those who were injured and died in our prayers as well. As we focus our attention on the long healing process, we are asking media and the community to respect our privacy during this very difficult time. We are declining media requests for interviews at this time. Thank you.”
(7/27, 4:05 A.M.) We have received 3 patients at our hospital from the ride malfunction incident at the Ohio State Fair. One of the patients is in serious condition and two are in critical condition at this time. Medical teams are still assessing and treating their injuries. We will provide further updates as information becomes available.
(7/26, 9:06 P.M.) An incident has occurred at the Ohio State Fair. We are working diligently with our staff, local law enforcement and emergency services to respond to the situation. We have received 3 patients at our hospital. Medical teams are assessing and treating their injuries.
We value the support of the community as we attend to those who need immediate assistance. We will provide further updates as information becomes available.
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Media contact: Eileen Scahill, OSU Wexner Medical Center Public Affairs and Media Relations, 614-293-3737, Eileen.Scahill@osumc.edu