Theme park ride 'derails' injuring 13 kids as thrillseekers left 'bloodied'
A pleasure park ride has reportedly derailed leaving 13 children injured and thrillseekers "covered in blood."
Police have asked members of the public to avoid a Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Wales following a reported ride derailment.
South Wales Police have confirmed 13 children and one adult were left injured following the funfair incident at roughly 5.50pm on Wednesday.
It is believed some of those involved in the incident were children, with guests later seen climbing off the Wacky Worm ride - while others were helped down with a ladder.
The funfair said they were instructed by police to clear the site around the third-party ride, not owned by Coney Beach, for further investigation, reports the Mirror.
The park said: "Due to an incident on a third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach, we were instructed by the police to clear the site for further investigation.
"We apologise for the disruption and will be providing refunds to affected guests as soon as possible. We will be releasing instructions on refunds shortly. We thank you for your cooperation."
Witness Kieran Roche said the incident caused several injuries, including bloody noses. Others said the ride derailed at approximately 5.50pm, before park owners quickly helped people off the ride, with ladders brought out for those who couldn't reach the ground on their own.
Police and fire crews have been on the scene since the witness first reported the incident at 6.15pm. The park has closed and a cordon is in place while authorities work to manage the situation.
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The force said in a statement: "Officers and other emergency services are in attendance at Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend, following an accident involving one of the rides. Please avoid the area to allow emergency services access. More updates will be made available when appropriate."
"Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening following an accident involving one of the rides.
"At this time we have confirmed that 13 children and one adult have sustained minor injuries. Some of these have required hospital treatment.
"The amusement park will remain closed tomorrow while officers and health and safety personnel carry out their investigation. Please continue to avoid the area to allow Emergency Services access."
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