The father of a girl who broke both her legs in an accident at a trampoline park in High Wycombe has recalled the moment he saw CCTV footage of his daughter “crumpling” as the bones snapped.

Emily Rose, 16, was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday afternoon after breaking both tibias in the high performance area at Rush UK Trampoline Park in Coronation Road, Cressex Business Park.

Her father, Alan Rose, has told the Bucks Free Press that the Holmer Green Senior School Lower Sixth pupil is still at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and had an operation on Wednesday evening to put a pin in her left leg and close an open wound.

The teenager, from Widmer End, will also undergo a further operation today on her right leg.

Mr Rose said his daughter is “experienced” at trampolining, having taken lessons for six years and is a keen swimmer, swimming and coaching for Wycombe District Swimming Club and lifeguarding at Woodrow High House in Amersham. 

He said: “Apparently the first thing she asked the paramedics was would she still be able to swim. The answer we have had for now is yes, as she is expected to make a full recovery but it will take time.

“Rush UK have been in touch and are concerned for Emily and her recovery. We have seen the CCTV of the incident which we understand from Rush will be part of the report to be reviewed by the HSE [Health and Safety Executive].

“It shows Emily jumping from a mid-level platform onto a trampoline and just crumpling as the bones snapped.”

Mr Rose praised the care his daughter has received since the accident.

He said: “The ambulance crew, air ambulance crew, A&E and hospital staff have all been superb giving Emily the best of care.”

Staff at Rush have also sent flowers to Emily’s home and are maintaining contact with her family.

Sam Williams, chief operating officer and founder of the trampoline centre, said a full investigation has been undertaken and the incident has been confirmed as an accident.

She said: “We take health and safety extremely seriously at Rush and are constantly reviewing our safety procedures.

“The Rush team were incredible at acting quickly when faced with such an incident. We have investigated this in great length and wanted to speak with the girl’s family before issuing a further statement.”

More than 73,000 people have walked through the centre’s doors since it was officially opened by Denise Lewis in December last year.

A statement from the company said less than 0.03 per cent of customers have suffered an injury, with the number “significantly lower” than the industry average.

It said: “The approved guidelines for trampoline parks recommend that there should be one court monitor per 32 jumping customers. Rush UK surpasses this figure running at a ratio of no less than one court monitor to 20 jumping customers.

“In addition, the recommended guidelines for trampoline parks state that the rated capacity should not exceed one jumping customer per 60 square foot. Rush UK currently operate at a capacity which is significantly below this recommended guideline.”