Thirteen children and one adult have been injured after a roller coaster derailed at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, Bridgend in South Wales.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.50pm on Wednesday after the incident involving a children’s ride.
South Wales Police said: “At this time we have confirmed that 13 children and one adult have sustained minor injuries.
“Some of these have required hospital treatment.”
Authorities also said the park “will remain closed tomorrow while officers and health and safety personnel carry out their investigation”.
The ride involved was the Wacky Worm, described on the park’s website as “the perfect first thrill ride for the kids”.
Thirteen children and one adult have been injured after a roller coaster derailed at Coney Beach Pleasure Park
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In a statement, the amusement park said the incident took place on a “third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach”, and that police had made instructions to clear the park.
It added: “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.”
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Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.50pm on Wednesday after the incident involving a children’s ride
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It comes after Coney Beach announced last month that it will be closing in October.
The Evans family, who operate the park, posted on social media to make the announcement.
They wrote: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at Coney Beach will be our last.
“We will be closing our gates for the final time this October.”
The family branded it “the end of an era”, as the park has been open in the Welsh coastal town for over 100 years.
It was first constructed in 1918 in order to provide entertainment for American troops returning from the First World War.
