Witnesses said a ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park suddenly derailed, causing injuries including bloody noses – with police urging members of the public to avoid the area
Emergency services raced to a funfair in Wales after a ride reportedly derailed, leaving thrillseekers injured with bloody noses according to witnesses.
The incident happened at Coney Beach Pleasure Park at roughly 5.50pm on Wednesday. It is believed some of those involved in the incident were children, with guests later seen climbing off the Wacky Worm ride – while others were helped down with a ladder. The funfair said they were instructed by police to clear the site around the third-party ride, not owned by Coney Beach, for further investigation. “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,” the park said.
“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.”
Witness Kieran Roche said the incident caused several injuries, including bloody noses, Wales Online reports. Others said the ride derailed at approximately 5.50pm, before park owners quickly helped people off the ride, with ladders brought out for those who couldn’t reach the ground on their own.
Police and fire crews have been on the scene since the witness first reported the incident at 6.15pm. The park has closed and a cordon is in place while authorities work to manage the situation.
South Wales Police has urged the public to avoid the area. The force said in a statement: “Officers and other emergency services are in attendance at Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend, following an accident involving one of the rides.
“Please avoid the area to allow emergency services access. More updates will be made available when appropriate.”