3 d. ago Coney Beach Pleasure Park probe finds issue with second ride after 13 kids hurt

The Wacky Worm ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, Bridgend, derailed on August 13, leaving 13 children injured. The park has now been sold and is set to close at the end of October

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3 d. ago Inspectors probing funfair rollercoaster crash which hurt 13 children found issue with 2nd ride

An investigation into a ride derailment at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl is ongoing, but details of the second issue have now been revealed

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3 w. ago Coney Beach: Terrified parent describes horror as rollercoaster derails at theme park

Children were among the 14 people injured at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, south Wales after a popular rollercoaster - the Wacky Worm ride - malfunctioned

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3 w. ago Coney Beach derailment witness describes 'loud bang' and 'screams'

They described seeing multiple police cars and ambulances at the scene in the aftermath of the incident

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3 w. ago Coney Beach Pleasure Park ride 'derails' as thrillseekers left 'bloodied'

Witnesses said a ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park suddenly derailed, causing injuries including bloody noses - with police urging members of the public to avoid the area

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3 w. ago Coney Beach Pleasure Park ride 'derails' injuring 13 kids as thrillseekers 'bloodied'

Witnesses said a ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park suddenly derailed, causing injuries including bloody noses - with police urging members of the public to avoid the area

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3 w. ago 'Accident' on ride at Welsh pleasure park as police and fire crews called

A popular ride has reportedly derailed at Coney Beach amusement park

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3 w. ago Thirteen children hurt in pleasure park ride accident as police issue update

A popular ride has derailed at Coney Beach amusement park

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4 w. ago ‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria

Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night skyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents in central Victoria have reported seeing a large meteor streaking across the night sky on Sunday, with some people describing an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead.Dozens of clips and witness accounts were shared in the Facebook group Australian Meteor Reports. Continue reading...

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