HSE probe after cart 'comes off tracks' at Towyn funfair
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed it is aware of the incident.
An eye-witness, who asked not to be named, told the Journal: "The fair ride crashed and injured two people.
"It was about 4.20pm. The people were no relation to me.
"We were waiting for the next ride and heard a big bang / smash and we saw the carriage at the back come away from the rest of the trains and off the rails and land on the ground.
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"Emergency services were called and they came quickly."
The eye-witness identified the ride involved as the Gold Mine Express - a runaway mine train-style rollercoaster.
They added: "It was pretty horrific and upsetting to see.
"We left after that, as did many others."
The incident has been notified to HSE in accordance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013).
A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries'.
Knightly's have been approached for comment.
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