06-05-2025
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.
