Overview
- The derailment occurred at about 5:50 pm on August 13 at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl on a ride operated by a third party.
- Emergency services, including police and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene and officers instructed the park to clear the area for evidence gathering and safety.
- On-scene witnesses described passengers, including children, sustaining injuries such as bloody noses and saw guests climbing off the overturned worm-themed cars.
- Coney Beach Pleasure Park issued an apology, clarified that the attraction is not park-owned and confirmed it was acting under police orders to clear the ride site.
- The park has pledged to issue full refunds to affected guests and will provide guidance on the refund process shortly.