Funfair owners 'shocked' after rollercoaster derails

Friday, 15 August 2025 21:36

By Gareth Joy X @lookoutwales2

The owners of a Porthcawl funfair say they're shocked and upset after a rollercoaster derailed.

13 children and one adult sustained minor injuries following the incident on the Wacky Worm ride at Coney Beach on Wednesday evening.

Police said some of those required hospital treatement, but it's believed there were no serious injuries.

The amusement park remained shut on closed while investigators from the Health and Safety Executive examined the scene.

In a statement on Friday, the funfair's owners said they were unable to comment in any detail due to the ongoing investigations.

But a spokesperson added: "The management and staff of Coney Beach were both shocked and upset by the events of Wednesday evening when an accident occurred on a ride owned and operated by a third party."

"This was clearly a terrifying incident for the passengers and families present and our thoughts are with the injured children and others that may have been affected."

"Coney Beach wishes everyone a swift recovery as well as expressing great thanks to the emergency services who attended so promptly and professionally on this traumatic occasion."

The funfair is due to close for good in October after more than 100 years to make way for a new waterfront development, including 1100 homes, a primary school, shops and restaurants.

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