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Coney Beach Reopens After Wacky Worm Coaster Derailment

Operations resumed on August 15 following site clearances with investigations by police and the Health and Safety Executive still under way.

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Overview

  • Authorities continue inquiries into the derailment of the Wacky Worm ride as HSE inspectors and South Wales Police review maintenance records
  • The Wacky Worm is a third-party attraction not owned by Coney Beach, shifting liability to its external operator
  • Emergency responders treated 14 people for minor injuries on August 13, with seven taken to Morriston Hospital for further checks
  • Coney Beach has set up a refund scheme for wristbands and tickets held by visitors present during the incident
  • Park management expressed shock at the derailment and thanked emergency services for their swift response