Thirteen children and one adult have received minor injuries after an accident involving a ride at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, Bridgend.

The incident involved the Wacky Worm ride, which is described as a "small introductory roller coaster" on the park's website.

Footage on social media appears to show adults helping a number of children off the ride. Police have advised the public to avoid the area.

In a statement, Coney Beach Pleasure Park said it was instructed by police to clear the site after an incident on a "third-party ride" not owned by the park.

South Wales Police said officers were called to the amusement park at about 17:50 BST following an accident on one of the rides.

Seven patients were taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

The amusement park will remain closed tomorrow while officers and health and safety personnel carry out their investigation.



A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics, ambulances and a hazardous area response team were sent to the scene.

The park apologised for the disruption and said it will provide refunds to affected customers as soon as possible.