🎢 Thrilling rides should come with thrilling fun, not fear! Recent headlines from Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl tell a different story—a summer holiday rollercoaster accident left 13 children and an adult shocked and seeking hospital care after the Wacky Worm ride derailed. Witnesses reported hearing a “loud bang” followed by screams. 🚨
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) swiftly moved in, uncovering more than expected. While inspecting other rides, they identified a “minor and unrelated” issue with the park’s Mini Jet ride. Although it was quickly repaired after receiving a prohibition notice, the incident has left the community shaken.
Simon Chilcott, principal inspector at HSE, reassures everyone that evidence is being carefully preserved while eye-witnesses’ stories and video footage are crucial to the ongoing investigation. Coney Beach confirmed the repair of the Mini Jet ride’s external walkway—done in a mere 10 minutes to ensure stability underfoot, allowing the ride to quickly reopen for the day.
Both the Wacky Worm and the Mini Jet ride are operated by third-party businesses. The Wacky Worm remains closed since the incident and will be removed once the authorities give the nod. As Coney Beach Park winds down and preps for a transition following its acquisition by the Welsh Government, safety remains everyone’s priority.
Let’s hope future visits to the amusement park bring only smiles and joyous screams of fun! 💫 Keep an eye out for more updates as this unfolds. 🎡
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