Overview

• The boy is in stable condition at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and is set to undergo leg surgery.
• His mother described the incident as a horrific freak accident and said her son will make a full recovery.
• Ribble Valley Borough Council confirmed the £100,000 facility meets modern safety standards and reported no track defects.
• Officials have launched a formal investigation to review the circumstances and consider updates to supervision and usage guidelines.
• Witnesses provided first aid at the scene and an air ambulance was initially dispatched before being stood down.