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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was struck by collapsing metal fence at UK beach amusement park – all I could hear was children screaming
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM says she was hit by a collapsing metal fence while enjoying a day out at an amusement park with her two young children. Single mum Megan Cavanagh had taken her kids to the Coney Beach funfair in Porthcawl, Wales, on Wednesday but it ended in a terrifying ordeal. 5 Megan Cavanagh, 24, claims the fence fell straight on top of her Credit: WalesOnline/Media Wales 5 Pictures show adults helping children off the ride after it 'derailed' Credit: Wales News Service 5 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries in the accident Credit: Wales News Service The single mother had arrived at the seaside funfair around 5pm on August 13, hoping to enjoy the rides and attractions with her young children and some family friends. However, not long into their visit Megan had to step away from the park after her young autistic daughter became unsettled by the loud noises. After a brief time away she re-joined her group near the Wacky Worm ride – a rollercoaster described as "the perfect first thrill ride for the kids". "I was just minding my own business," Megan said. 'I was standing with my back to the ride, talking to my friends, when it happened. It was all so sudden. 'We just heard this massive bang and children started screaming.' According to Megan the metal fence separating the ride from spectators collapsed unexpectedly – falling on top of her. 'The fence fell straight on top of me, hitting my back,' she said. 'I managed to push my friend's pram out of the way, which was right next to me. "I pushed the fence off myself and when I looked up all I could see were kids on the ride screaming.' Terrifying moment Scots carnival ride 'flies off track' with kids inside Megan added: "Parents were jumping on trying to get their kids off – it was awful. "I'm just grateful I took my daughter away earlier because otherwise we would have been on that ride too.' Megan said she was checked by staff and advised to attend hospital if the pain continued but chose to return home, citing a lack of childcare and describing the pain at the time as 'just aches'. South Wales Police later confirmed that 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries, with some sent to hospital for further treatment. Megan added: 'I'm planning to go to the doctor. I struggled to sleep last night from the pain so I am going to see how I feel. 'None of this is what you'd expect from what is supposed to be a family trip out.' In a statement, Coney Beach Pleasure Park said previously it was instructed by police to clear the site after an incident on a "third-party ride" not owned by the park. It apologised for the disruption and said it will provide refunds to affected customers as soon as possible. A statement added: "Due to an incident on a third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach, we were instructed by the police to clear the site for further investigation. "We apologise for the disruption and will be providing refunds to affected guests as soon as possible. We will be releasing instructions on refunds shortly. "We thank you for your cooperation." The Sun Online has contacted the amusement park for an update. 5 One of the cars on the ride appeared to be suspended in the air, off the tracks Credit: Media Wales
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was struck by collapsing metal fence at UK beach amusement park – all I could hear was children screaming
Megan Cavanagh says she heard the screams from the children on the ride THEME PARK HORROR I was struck by collapsing metal fence at UK beach amusement park – all I could hear was children screaming A MUM says she was hit by a collapsing metal fence while enjoying a day out at an amusement park with her two young children. Single mum Megan Cavanagh had taken her kids to the Coney Beach funfair in Porthcawl, Wales, on Wednesday but it ended in a terrifying ordeal. 5 Megan Cavanagh, 24, claims the fence fell straight on top of her Credit: WalesOnline/Media Wales 5 Pictures show adults helping children off the ride after it 'derailed' Credit: Wales News Service Advertisement 5 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries in the accident Credit: Wales News Service The single mother had arrived at the seaside funfair around 5pm on August 13, hoping to enjoy the rides and attractions with her young children and some family friends. However, not long into their visit Megan had to step away from the park after her young autistic daughter became unsettled by the loud noises. After a brief time away she re-joined her group near the Wacky Worm ride – a rollercoaster described as "the perfect first thrill ride for the kids". Advertisement "I was just minding my own business," Megan said. 'I was standing with my back to the ride, talking to my friends, when it happened. It was all so sudden. 'We just heard this massive bang and children started screaming.' According to Megan the metal fence separating the ride from spectators collapsed unexpectedly – falling on top of her. Advertisement 'The fence fell straight on top of me, hitting my back,' she said. 'I managed to push my friend's pram out of the way, which was right next to me. "I pushed the fence off myself and when I looked up all I could see were kids on the ride screaming.' Terrifying moment Scots carnival ride 'flies off track' with kids inside Megan added: "Parents were jumping on trying to get their kids off – it was awful. "I'm just grateful I took my daughter away earlier because otherwise we would have been on that ride too.' Advertisement Megan said she was checked by staff and advised to attend hospital if the pain continued but chose to return home, citing a lack of childcare and describing the pain at the time as 'just aches'. South Wales Police later confirmed that 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries, with some sent to hospital for further treatment. Megan added: 'I'm planning to go to the doctor. I struggled to sleep last night from the pain so I am going to see how I feel. 'None of this is what you'd expect from what is supposed to be a family trip out.' In a statement, Coney Beach Pleasure Park said previously it was instructed by police to clear the site after an incident on a "third-party ride" not owned by the park. Advertisement It apologised for the disruption and said it will provide refunds to affected customers as soon as possible. A statement added: "Due to an incident on a third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach, we were instructed by the police to clear the site for further investigation. "We apologise for the disruption and will be providing refunds to affected guests as soon as possible. We will be releasing instructions on refunds shortly. "We thank you for your cooperation." The Sun Online has contacted the amusement park for an update. Advertisement 5 One of the cars on the ride appeared to be suspended in the air, off the tracks Credit: Media Wales
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
I was struck by collapsing metal fence at UK beach amusement park – all I could hear was children screaming
A MUM says she was hit by a collapsing metal fence while enjoying a day out at an amusement park with her two young children. Single mum Megan Cavanagh had taken her kids to the Coney Beach funfair in Porthcawl, Wales, on Wednesday but it ended in a terrifying ordeal. 5 5 The single mother had arrived at the seaside funfair around 5pm on August 13, hoping to enjoy the rides and attractions with her young children and some family friends. However, not long into their visit Megan had to step away from the park after her young autistic daughter became unsettled by the loud noises. After a brief time away she re-joined her group near the Wacky Worm ride – a rollercoaster described as "the perfect first thrill ride for the kids". "I was just minding my own business," Megan said. 'I was standing with my back to the ride, talking to my friends, when it happened. It was all so sudden. 'We just heard this massive bang and children started screaming.' According to Megan the metal fence separating the ride from spectators collapsed unexpectedly – falling on top of her. 'The fence fell straight on top of me, hitting my back,' she said. 'I managed to push my friend's pram out of the way, which was right next to me. "I pushed the fence off myself and when I looked up all I could see were kids on the ride screaming.' Terrifying moment Scots carnival ride 'flies off track' with kids inside Megan added: "Parents were jumping on trying to get their kids off – it was awful. "I'm just grateful I took my daughter away earlier because otherwise we would have been on that ride too.' Megan said she was checked by staff and advised to attend hospital but chose to return home, citing a lack of childcare and describing the pain at the time as 'just aches'. South Wales Police later confirmed that 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries, with some sent to hospital for further treatment. Megan added: 'I'm planning to go to the doctor. I struggled to sleep last night from the pain so I am going to see how I feel. 'None of this is what you'd expect from what is supposed to be a family trip out.' In a statement, Coney Beach Pleasure Park said previously it was instructed by police to clear the site after an incident on a "third-party ride" not owned by the park. It apologised for the disruption and said it will provide refunds to affected customers as soon as possible. A statement added: "Due to an incident on a third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach, we were instructed by the police to clear the site for further investigation. "We apologise for the disruption and will be providing refunds to affected guests as soon as possible. We will be releasing instructions on refunds shortly. "We thank you for your cooperation." The Sun Online has contacted the amusement park for an update. 5 5
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Mum struck by collapsing fence at Coney Beach attraction
Mum struck by collapsing fence at Coney Beach attraction The mother-of-two from Bridgend said it was the 'last thing' she ever expected on a fun family day out Megan Cavanagh had taken her young daughter (pictured) and son for a family day out to Coney Beach amusement park (Image: Megan Cavanagh) What began as a cheerful family outing quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal for 24-year-old Megan Cavanagh who was visiting Coney Beach with her children on Wednesday. The single mother had arrived at the seaside funfair around 5pm on Wednesday, August 13, hoping to enjoy the rides and attractions with her two young children and some family friends. However not long into their visit Megan had to step away from the park after her young autistic daughter became unsettled by the loud noises. After a brief time away she re-joined her group near the Wacky Worm ride – an introductory rollercoaster that is described as "the perfect first thrill ride for the kids "the perfect first thrill ride for the kids." "I was just minding my own business," Megan said. "I was standing with my back to the ride, talking to my friends, when it happened. It was all so sudden. We just heard this massive bang and children started screaming.' Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here According to Megan the metal fence separating the ride from spectators collapsed unexpectedly – falling on top of her. 'The fence fell straight on top of me, hitting my back,' she said. 'I managed to push my friend's pram out of the way, which was right next to me. I pushed the fence off myself and when I looked up all I could see were kids on the ride screaming.' Parents reacted quickly to the incident (Image: Kieran Roche) Article continues below It was at that moment she learned that her young nephew had been on board the ride, which had derailed from the back cart. "Parents were jumping on trying to get their kids off – it was awful. I'm just grateful I took my daughter away earlier because otherwise we would have been on that ride too.' READ MORE: Dad describes terrifying scenes as fairground ride 'lifted off' with his three children onboard READ MORE: Everything we know as 14 injured on fairground ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park Megan said she was checked by staff and advised to attend hospital but chose to return home, citing a lack of childcare and describing the pain at the time as 'just aches'. South Wales Police later confirmed that 13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries. with some sent to hospital for further treatment. Speaking on Thursday Megan added: 'I'm planning to go to the doctor tomorrow. I struggled to sleep last night from the pain so I am going to see how I feel. None of this is what you'd expect from what is supposed to be a family trip out.' Article continues below
Axios
09-04-2025
- Axios
Marijuana smell cannot prompt car search, court rules
Smelling marijuana cannot be the sole reason for police to search a car without a warrant, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled last week. Why it matters: The court's 5-1 ruling struck down a 25-year-old precedent that frustrated defense attorneys because it has been hard to raise doubts if a police officer says their search was based on the smell of weed alone. Between the lines: The old standard didn't hold up because voters broadly legalized cannabis in 2018, the Detroit News reports. The possession and use of cannabis in small amounts is legal for people 21 and older, but it cannot be used inside a vehicle, per the AP. Catch up quick: The case involved a 2020 search, based on the odor of burnt marijuana, of a Jeep Cherokee in Detroit that turned up a handgun, resulting in three criminal charges that are now tossed in light of the ruling. What they're saying:"The smell of marijuana might just as likely indicate that the person is in possession of a legal amount of marijuana, recently used marijuana legally, or was simply in the presence of someone else who used marijuana," Justice Megan Cavanagh wrote in the majority opinion.
