A popular children’s ride has derailed leaving children among the injured, it has been reported.
Screams were heard as the Wacky Worm ride at Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl, Wales, was reportedly involved in an ‘accident’ at 5.50pm today.
Pictures show the tip of the worm-themed ride hanging off the tracks after the derailment, which it was said left people with ‘bloody noses’.
South Wales Police and emergency services are at the scene and the park has been closed.
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A force spokesman said: ‘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.’
In a statement on social media, the amusement park said the incident took place ‘on a third-party ride not owned by Coney Beach’.
They added: ‘We were instructed by the police to clear the site for further investigation.
‘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.’
Hundreds of visitors are reportedly queuing for refunds.
One witness, Kieran Roche told WalesOnline that there were several injuries, including bloody noses.
Coney Beach, which has been a seaside funfair dating back more than 100 years, is due to close in October this year.
The site will be used for the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Project, a initiate Bridgend Council and the Welsh Government.
The redevelopment will see 1,100 new homes, as well as shops, restaurants and green spaces.
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