North Wales theme park horror as girl falls 'several metres' after rollercoaster malfunctions

A girl has been hospitalised after the carriage of a rollercoaster ride detached from the tracks - causing her to "fall several metres from the air" at a UK theme park.

Spectators watched on in horror after the ride malfunctioned at Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza in North on Saturday morning. The child was raced to hospital with "serious injuries" following the freak accident.

Local journalist Aaran Lennox described the horrifying scenes which took place at the popular event. He said: "A children’s ‘ride on car’ detached from the ride mid operation causing the car to fall several meters from the air whilst the child remained inside."

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The operator has launched an investigation to determine what caused the malfunction in the first place. Chris Williams, Director of the Llandudno Community Events CIC, addressed the incident in a statement.

He said: "At the extravaganza on Saturday morning there was an incident involving a ride on at approximately 10:15 AM, still being investigated by the operator.

"The health and safety executive visited the extravaganza following the incident and permitted the operator of the ride to continue operating, however out of respect for the family involved the ride will not operate for the remainder of the event." He added: "The extravaganza team is in communication with the family and we wish them a speedy recovery."

The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza is a vibrant annual festival held during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Llandudno, .

Established in 1986 by local leaders and heritage enthusiasts, the event hopes to boost tourism during a the typically quiet period between Easter and late May. It has since evolved into a celebration of Victorian culture, attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond.