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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured
Terri is still "in so much pain" FUNFAIR HORROR Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured A WOMAN and child were rushed to hospital after a horror rollercoaster crash at a family funfair. Terri Murray was enjoying a day out with her niece and nephew at Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales, on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement 5 Terri Murray had been visiting the Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales Credit: WNS 5 She was riding the Gold Mine Express with her nephew, 10, when their cart derailed Credit: WNS 5 The 39-year-old was taken to hospital where she stayed overnight Credit: WNS Panic ensured when the 39-year-old and her nephew, 10, went for a ride on the Gold Mine Express and heard a "sudden bang". The cart they boarded suddenly derailed off its tracks and sent the pair flying 6ft to the ground. Terri smashed her head on a metal bar as she crashed down, while also desperately trying to shield the youngster. The battered and bruised pair were treated by paramedics before being taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital. Advertisement They remained there overnight for monitoring. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said they had "been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, told North Wales Live: "There was a loud bang, then it derailed. I headbutted a metal frame as the carriage came off the track and fell to tracks on the floor. I hit that and the floor. "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are." Advertisement Terri also told how her 18-year-old niece, who has learning needs, has been traumatised since witnessing the nightmare. The 39-year-old is still struggling with her injuries, and claimed to be "in so much pain". "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead," she added. A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Advertisement Knightly's Funfair Towyn was contacted for comment. This comes after another woman who was thrown from a fairground ride "like a ragdoll" at 60mph recalled the horror moment she slipped from her harness. Jade Harrison suffered serious injuries and could "barely walk" after she woke up from the devastating accident in Hull. The 27-year-old nursery nurse used to go to the Hull Fair every year. Advertisement But in 2019, she boarded the Airmaxx 360 ride and just minutes in, she began to slip out of her seat. She heard a "clicking noise" on her safety restraint and fell out, flying through the air and hitting another ride. She told BBC Panorama that when she opened her eyes, she had no memory of where she was or what had happened. Elsewhere, a major park ride malfunctioned leaving terrified visitors stuck in the air in a "major incident". Advertisement Cops said they rushed to Skegness Pleasure Beach in Lincolnshire and were attempting to "rescue" the people on the ride last year. And, cops arrested two men after a 180ft fairground ride collapsed and two women were taken to hospital in December. Emergency services rushed to Centenary Square, in Birmingham, and scrambled to rescue trapped revellers on the Star Flyer ride. The horror unfolded at around 7.30pm and saw 13 injured, with two women taken to hospital in non-life threatening conditions. Advertisement West Midlands Police confirmed they arrested two men, aged 55 and 21. They have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. One victim, Lou Brown, from Solihull, revealed her face, legs and arms were injured. She told BBC WM: "We were on it having fun and it crashed to the ground. It went backwards first. Advertisement "It felt like we were descending, not at the highest point but still quite high. We just dropped. "All the emergency services and everyone who helped at the scene were amazing." 5 Terri said she is still struggling with "so much pain" Credit: WNS 5 But the 39-year-old was thankful to be alive Credit: WNS
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chaotic pics reveal rollercoaster's dramatic crash off track at family funfair leaving woman and child injured
A WOMAN and child were rushed to hospital after a horror rollercoaster crash at a family funfair. Terri Murray was enjoying a day out with her niece and nephew at Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales, on Saturday afternoon. 5 Terri Murray had been visiting the Knightly's Funfair Towyn, in Wales Credit: WNS 5 She was riding the Gold Mine Express with her nephew, 10, when their cart derailed Credit: WNS 5 The 39-year-old was taken to hospital where she stayed overnight Credit: WNS Panic ensured when the 39-year-old and her nephew, 10, went for a ride on the Gold Mine Express and heard a "sudden bang". The cart they boarded suddenly derailed off its tracks and sent the pair flying 6ft to the ground. Terri smashed her head on a metal bar as she crashed down, while also desperately trying to shield the youngster. The battered and bruised pair were treated by paramedics before being taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital. Read More They remained there overnight for monitoring. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said they had "been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, told "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are." Most read in The Sun Terri also told how her 18-year-old niece, who has learning needs, has been traumatised since witnessing the nightmare. The 39-year-old is still struggling with her injuries, and claimed to be "in so much pain". "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead," she added. A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Knightly's Funfair Towyn was contacted for comment. This comes after another woman who was thrown from a fairground ride "like a ragdoll" at 60mph Jade Harrison suffered serious injuries and could "barely walk" after she woke up from the devastating accident in Hull. The 27-year-old nursery nurse used to go to the Hull Fair every year. But in 2019, she boarded the Airmaxx 360 ride and just minutes in, she began to slip out of her seat. She heard a "clicking noise" on her safety restraint and fell out, flying through the air and hitting another ride. She told Elsewhere, a major park ride malfunctioned leaving terrified visitors stuck in the air in a "major incident". Cops said they rushed to Skegness Pleasure Beach in Lincolnshire and were And, cops arrested two men after a 180ft Emergency services rushed to Centenary Square, in Birmingham, and scrambled to The horror unfolded at around 7.30pm and saw 13 injured, with two women taken to hospital in non-life threatening conditions. They have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. One victim, Lou Brown, from Solihull, revealed her face, legs and arms were injured. She told "It felt like we were descending, not at the highest point but still quite high. We just dropped. "All the emergency services and everyone who helped at the scene were amazing." 5 Terri said she is still struggling with "so much pain" Credit: WNS 5 But the 39-year-old was thankful to be alive Credit: WNS
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
HSE probe after cart 'comes off tracks' at Towyn funfair
The incident is said to have occurred on the Gold Mine Express ride at Knightly's Funfair in Towyn on the afternoon of Saturday, June 21. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed it is aware of the incident. An eye-witness, who asked not to be named, told the Journal: "The fair ride crashed and injured two people. "It was about 4.20pm. The people were no relation to me. "We were waiting for the next ride and heard a big bang / smash and we saw the carriage at the back come away from the rest of the trains and off the rails and land on the ground. MORE NEWS: Sewage affecting water at two beaches in North Wales 'Plant-Powered' Llandudno café named 'best' in North Wales "Emergency services were called and they came quickly." The eye-witness identified the ride involved as the Gold Mine Express - a runaway mine train-style rollercoaster. They added: "It was pretty horrific and upsetting to see. "We left after that, as did many others." The incident has been notified to HSE in accordance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013). A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Knightly's have been approached for comment.
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Woman and child injured after 'rollercoaster cart crashed off track at North Wales funfair'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A woman claims she and her nephew required hospital treatment after a rollercoaster cart they were riding in crashed off the tracks. Terri Murray, 39, said she was at Knightly's Funfair in Towyn on Saturday afternoon with her niece and nephew when the incident took place. Terri said she and her 10-year-old nephew went on the Gold Mine Express, a family coaster ride. But while they were on the ride she said there was a "sudden bang" and their carriage came off the tracks, falling around 6ft to the floor. She said she struck her head on the metal frame and also the floor. Terri said as they fell she tried pull her nephew close to protect him. They were both left bruised and badly shaken up, she said. Terri said an ambulance was called and they were taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital where they stayed overnight. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said they had "been notified and are making initial enquiries'. Knightly's have been asked to comment. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, said: "There was a loud bang, then it derailed. I headbutted a metal frame as the carriage came off the track and fell to tracks on the floor. I hit that and the floor. "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox "My niece was there also, she is 18 and has learning needs and witnessed all this. She struggles to look after herself but managed to help look after us, she told the ambulance crew I'm diabetic and what we are allergic to. "We both had to stay in hospital." Terri claimed she suffered "multiple injuries" and had to have an injury to the side of her head "glued". She added: "My right eye has closed over. I'm in so much pain. "But I'm grateful we're alive and I'm so thankful my nephew wasn't hurt anymore than he was, and he is alive. The emotional side is horrid [with] nightmares and more. I just want to say thanks to those who stopped to help." She said the funfair had been in touch with her following the incident to check on her welfare, but has been unable to talk properly with them as she was still struggling to concentrate. She added: "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead. "We are though very proud with how the children dealt with this situation." A HSE spokesperson said: 'We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Woman and child 'grateful to be alive' after rollercoaster cart derails at Welsh funfair
Woman and child 'grateful to be alive' after rollercoaster cart derails at Welsh funfair Terri Murray says she and her 10-year-old nephew were on the ride when they heard a 'sudden bang' and their carriage plummeted '6ft to the ground' Terri Murray says she was injured on a small rollercoaster at Knightly's Funfair in Towyn (Image: North Wales Live ) A woman claims she and her nephew needed hospital care after their cart derailed in a rollercoaster accident. Terri Murray, 39, said the incident took place at Knightly's Funfair in Towyn, North Wales on Saturday (June 21) where she was on a day out with her niece and nephew. Terri and her 10 year old nephew decided to ride the Gold Mine Express, a family-friendly rollercoaster. However, during the ride, Terri aid she heard a "sudden bang", after which their carriage derailed and plummeted approximately 6ft to the ground. She said she hit her head against the metal frame of the carriage and then the floor. In the midst of the fall, Terri attempted to shield her nephew by pulling him close. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . The pair were left bruised and severely shaken by the incident, according to Terri. An ambulance was called to the scene, and they were transported to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital for overnight observation. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed that they have been informed of the incident and are currently conducting preliminary investigations. Knightly's Funfair has been approached for a comment, reports North Wales Live. Terri, from Birkenhead on the Wirral, detailed the terrifying experience: "There was a loud bang, then it derailed. I headbutted a metal frame as the carriage came off the track and fell to tracks on the floor. I hit that and the floor. Article continues below "I pulled my nephew in close to my chest saving him as much as possible from getting hurt, he has a sore leg and is bruised and very shaken up, we both are. "My niece was there also, she is 18 and has learning needs and witnessed all this. She struggles to look after herself but managed to help look after us, she told the ambulance crew I'm diabetic and what we are allergic to. We both had to stay in hospital." Terri with a huge bruise on her head (Image: North Wales Live ) Terri claimed she suffered "multiple injuries" and had to have an injury to the side of her head "glued". She added: "My right eye has closed over. I'm in so much pain. "But I'm grateful we're alive and I'm so thankful my nephew wasn't hurt anymore than he was, and he is alive. The emotional side is horrid [with] nightmares and more. I just want to say thanks to those who stopped to help." She said the funfair had been in touch with her following the incident to check on her welfare, but she said she was unable to talk properly with them as she was still struggling to concentrate. She added: "It was so scary, all I keep thinking was thank God we're alive because it could have been so different, we could have been badly hurt or life changing or worse, dead. We are though very proud with how the children dealt with this situation." An HSE spokesperson said: "We have been notified and are making initial enquiries." Article continues below
