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BBC News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Edinburgh funfair closes after children injured in waltzer crash
A funfair in Edinburgh has closed early after three children were injured when part of a ride came loose and crashed into a of the Galactic Carnival at Westside Plaza in Wester Hailes said they had taken the decision to shutter the attraction following the incident on the waltzer ride on Saturday children, aged seven, 12 and 13, were taken to hospital for treatment on minor injuries but were subsequently Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are investigating. The children's father said the ride was going at "full pelt" when the car carrying the siblings said the carriage crashed against the one behind, which he was in, before going off the side of the track and colliding with a large said: "Thankfully there was a heavy, large speaker that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a different story, a thought I can't stop thinking about." Galactic Carnival apologised to the family involved and said the event would be "closed to assist in any investigation".The said all rides underwent "extensive safety testing" and were inspected by the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS).They said: "We are truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident at our event. Public safety at our events has always been, and continues to be, our top priority."This incident is now being investigated by third party inspection bodies and the HSE."We have decided to close the event to allow for investigation to take place." Tickets for future dates will be refunded automatically.A Police Scotland spokesperson said inquiries were a statement, the HSE added: "HSE is aware of the incident and making inquiries."
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The 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. It occurred at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza festival in 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." 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.
