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BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Llandudno: Child injured after 'human error' on fairground ride
Child injured after 'human error' on fairground ride 7 minutes ago Share Save Oscar Edwards BBC News Share Save Getty Images The Llandudno Victorian Exchange, held on the main streets of the town, describes itself as "Wales' largest free family event" A child was taken to hospital after an incident involving a helicopter funfair ride. It took place at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza at 10:00 BST on Saturday and the child is now "in a stable condition", according to the organisers. Chris Williams, director of Llandudno Community Events Cic, said an investigation by the ride operator found it had been caused by "human error". The Llandudno Victorian Exchange, which ran from Saturday until Monday, described itself as "Wales' largest free family event". Following the incident, which involved two children, the operator was permitted to "continue operating", according to Mr Williams. But he said the ride was closed to the public for the remainder of the event "out of respect" for the family. The parents said "it could have been a lot worse" Mr Williams added. "We wish the family a speedy recovery from the incident and are here to support them in any way we can." The Welsh Ambulance Service said one ambulance was sent to Mostyn Street at about 10:20 and the child was taken to hospital shortly after. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it "was aware" of the incidents and attended the scene to conduct an investigation.
Sky News
06-05-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Llandudno: Child taken to hospital after 'incident' involving funfair ride
A child has been taken to hospital after an "incident" involving a "helicopter funfair ride" in North Wales. Organisers say two children were involved, with one in hospital "in a stable condition". Despite being told the ride could continue operating by the health and safety executive (HSE), organisers closed the ride for the remainder of the event "out of respect for the family". Chris Williams, director of Llandudno Community Events CIC, said an initial internal investigation by the ride operator found Saturday's incident had been caused by "human error". "The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza organisers are in contact with the parents of the children and have been informed that the child in hospital is in a stable condition," Mr Williams added. "The parents have said 'that it could have been a lot worse'. We wish the family a speedy recovery from the incident and are here to support them in any way we can." The three-day event, which came to an end on Monday, describes itself on its Facebook page as Wales 's "largest free family event". A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said it was called at around 10.20am on Saturday to reports of an incident on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. "We sent one emergency ambulance to the scene. One patient was conveyed to hospital for further treatment," they added. A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: "HSE is aware of the incident. We have visited the site and an investigation was conducted."
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.
