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Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Theme park horror as girl falls from rollercoaster after carriage detaches
The child was rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after the ride malfunctioned on Saturday morning. A young girl has been hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after a rollercoaster carriage she was in became detached from the tracks, plunging several metres to the ground at a UK theme park. The horrific incident occurred on Saturday morning, leaving onlookers in shock as the ride malfunctioned. The child was swiftly taken to hospital following the terrifying ordeal at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza, in North Wales. Local reporter Aaran Lennox recounted the chilling events that unfolded at the well-attended festival. He reported: "A children's 'ride on car' detached from the ride mid-operation causing the car to fall several meters from the air whilst the child remained inside." An investigation is underway by the operator to find out the cause of the malfunction. Chris Williams, Director of Llandudno Community Events CIC, released a statement regarding the accident. He said: "At the extravaganza on Saturday morning there was an incident involving a ride on Mostyn Street at approximately 10.15am, still being investigated by the operator, reports the Mirror. "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." He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery." The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is a lively annual festival held over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, reports Wales Live. Esatablished in 1986 by local leaders and heritage enthusiasts, the event was designed to stimulate tourism during the usually quiet period between Easter and late May. It has since transformed into a celebration of Victorian culture, drawing visitors from all over the UK and further afield.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Child suffers serious injuries after 'carriage on funfair ride malfunctioned and plunged several feet to the ground'
A young girl has been taken to hospital after the carriage of a funfair ride she was in came loose and fell several feet to the ground. The child was seriously injured following the incident at Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza in Llandudno, North Wales. Eyewitnesses said the carriage appeared to detach from the amusement ride on Saturday morning. There are conflicting reports on the type of ride involved, described as either a rollercoaster or a 'ride-on car'. Community journalist Aaran Lennox, who first reported the incident, said a 'ride-on car' had detached mid-operation. The vehicle, he said, fell 'several metres from the air whilst the child remained inside'. She was then taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to local reports. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) then visited the scene and reportedly allowed the operator to continue with the event. The event is operated by Llandudno Community Events, a community interest company (CIC). In a statement reported by North Wales Live, its director Chris Williams said the incident was still under investigation. Mr Williams 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.' He added: 'The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery.' MailOnline has contacted the HSE and the Welsh Ambulance Services for comment. The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is a vibrant annual festival held during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Llandudno, North Wales. Established in 1986 by local leaders and heritage enthusiasts, the event hopes to boost tourism during a the typically quiet period between Easter and late May. It has since evolved into a celebration of Victorian culture, attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
North Wales theme park horror as girl falls 'several metres' after rollercoaster malfunctions
A girl has been hospitalised after the carriage of a rollercoaster ride detached from the tracks - causing her to "fall several metres from the air" at a UK theme park. Spectators watched on in horror after the ride malfunctioned at Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza in North Wales on Saturday morning. The child was raced to hospital with "serious injuries" following the freak accident. Local journalist Aaran Lennox described the horrifying scenes which took place at the popular event. He said: "A children's 'ride on car' detached from the ride mid operation causing the car to fall several meters from the air whilst the child remained inside." The operator has launched an investigation to determine what caused the malfunction in the first place. Chris Williams, Director of the Llandudno Community Events CIC, addressed the incident in a statement. He 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." He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery." The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is a vibrant annual festival held during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Llandudno, reports Wales Live. Established in 1986 by local leaders and heritage enthusiasts, the event hopes to boost tourism during a the typically quiet period between Easter and late May. It has since evolved into a celebration of Victorian culture, attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Child 'seriously injured' after falling from theme park ride
Child 'seriously injured' after falling from theme park ride A child is in hospital following an incident at the event It is still unclear what happened at Llandudno's Victorian Extravaganza (Image: North Wales Live ) An investigation has been launched after a children's ride malfunctioned at a popular event in North Wales, leaving a child in hospital. A girl has been hospitalised after an incident at Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza where the carriage of a rollercoaster ride detached from the tracks, causing her to "fall several meters from the air." Local journalist Aaran Lennox said: "A children's 'ride on car' detached from the ride mid operation causing the car to fall several meters from the air whilst the child remained inside." The child was taken to hospital following the incident with "serious injuries." Chris Williams, Director of the Llandudno Community Events CIC, commented: "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. Article continues below "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." North Wales Live reports that he added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery." The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is a vibrant annual festival held during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Llandudno, North Wales. Article continues below Established in 1986 by local leaders and heritage enthusiasts, the event hopes to boost tourism during a the typically quiet period between Easter and late May. It has since evolved into a celebration of Victorian culture, attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond.
