Overview

• On August 13 at around 5:50 pm the Wacky Worm children’s rollercoaster derailed at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, causing minor injuries to 13 children and one adult.
• The Welsh Ambulance Service sent three emergency ambulances, three high-acuity response paramedics and its Hazardous Area Response Team, transporting seven patients to hospital for further treatment.
• South Wales Police led the scene response and called in Health and Safety Executive inspectors, who are now probing maintenance records and operational oversight of the third-party ride.
• Coney Beach has cleared the site, issued refunds to affected guests and scheduled the Wacky Worm to run from 12 pm to 9 pm on Friday after safety inspections.
• No formal cause has been confirmed as investigators continue to examine possible mechanical faults and oversight responsibilities.