13 Children & 1 Adult Injured After Popular Coney Beach Ride Derails
A day of fun at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, South Wales, turned into chaos on Wednesday (Aug. 13) evening when a popular children’s ride derailed. Thirteen children and one adult were injured.
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Emergency services arrived just before 6 p.m. after the Wacky Worm roller coaster came off the track. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang, followed by screams. Some children had visible injuries, including bloody noses, split lips, and bruising.
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Seven people were taken to the hospital for evaluation. Others were treated at the scene. South Wales Police confirmed that none of the injuries are life-threatening.
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The Wacky Worm is operated by a third-rave vendor, not the park itself. Coney Beach Pleasure Park, which is set to close permanently later this year after more than a century in operation, has issued an apology and is arranging refunds.
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Authorities have closed the ride while investigators determine the cause of the derailment.
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