Horror as ‘young girl injured' after falling ‘several metres' from UK theme park ride when ‘car detached in mid-air'
A children's "ride on car" detached from a ride mid operation and it fell "several metres" with a girl inside on Saturday.
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It occurred at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza festival in Llandudno, North Wales.
The child was reportedly taken to hospital following the incident with "serious injuries."
Chris Williams, Director of the Llandudno Community Events CIC, said: "At the extravaganza on Saturday morning there was an incident involving a ride on Mostyn Street at approximately 10:15 AM, still being investigated by the operator.
"The health and safety executive visited the extravaganza following the incident and permitted the operator of the ride to continue operating, however out of respect for the family involved the ride will not operate for the remainder of the event."
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He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery."
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