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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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". ADVERTISEMENT "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". Read more from Sky News: Woman missing for more than 60 years found 'alive and well' Killer fungus forecast to spread to UK Merz wins vote to become Germany's new chancellor A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said it was called at around 10.20am on Saturday to reports of an incident on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. ADVERTISEMENT "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 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.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror as ‘young girl injured' after falling ‘several metres' from UK theme park ride when ‘car detached in mid-air'
A CHILD has been "seriously injured" after falling from a theme park ride. A children's "ride on car" detached from a ride mid operation and it fell "several metres" with a girl inside on Saturday. Advertisement 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." Advertisement He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement Most read in The Sun
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Horror as ‘young girl injured' after falling ‘several metres' from UK theme park ride when ‘car detached in mid-air'
The girl was hurt when a toy car fell from a ride TERRIFYING 'PLUNGE' Horror as 'young girl injured' after falling 'several metres' from UK theme park ride when 'car detached in mid-air' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CHILD has been "seriously injured" after falling from a theme park ride. A children's "ride on car" detached from a ride mid operation and it fell "several metres" with a girl inside on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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." He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
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.
