Coney Beach Pleasure Park ride 'derails' injuring 13 kids as thrillseekers 'bloodied'

Police have warned members of the public to avoid a popular funfair following a ride derailment, leaving thrillseekers injured with bloody noses according to witnesses. Police later confirmed 13 children and an adult were hurt.

South Wales Police told people to make way for emergency services following the incident Coney Beach Pleasure Park at roughly 5.50pm on Wednesday. Guests were seen climbing off the Wacky Worm ride - while others were helped down with a ladder.

The funfair said it was 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.

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"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 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."

The force later added: "Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening following an accident involving one of the rides.

"At this time we have confirmed that 13 children and one adult have sustained minor injuries. Some of these have required hospital treatment.

"The amusement park will remain closed tomorrow while officers and health and safety personnel carry out their investigation. Please continue to avoid the area to allow Emergency Services access."