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Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
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- 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.
BBC News
21-02-2025
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- BBC News
Cottam power station: Probe after demolition worker injured
A demolition firm has launched an investigation after a worker was injured at the site of a decommissioned power station. Cottam power station, near Retford in Nottinghamshire, closed on 30 September 2019 with its demolition ongoing. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) confirmed on Friday it deployed an ambulance and three paramedics to the site after being called at 09:03 GMT on 10 February, and a patient was subsequently airlifted to Sheffield Northern General Hospital. A spokesperson for demolition contractor Brown & Mason Ltd said: "The individual is being monitored by medical professionals and a full investigation is being carried out to understand the incident." The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had been notified of the incident, the demolition firm added. EDF Energy, which owns the site, said it was aware of the incident and added none of its staff were a small team from the energy company remain at the site since it was first opened in 1968 and at its height, was capable of generating enough electricity for 3.7m plant was originally only designed to be operational for 30 years but its life was extended until September 2019.A spokesperson for HSE confirmed it did not have a formal role in response to this incident "at this stage". "Our position may change however should our inspectors receive a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) report," they added.
