{"id":28460,"date":"2025-05-07T10:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/child-injured-after-human-error-on-fairground-ride\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:20:01","slug":"child-injured-after-human-error-on-fairground-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/child-injured-after-human-error-on-fairground-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Child injured after ‘human error’ on fairground ride"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Llandudno Victorian Exchange, held on the main streets of the town, describes itself as “Wales’ largest free family event”<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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A child was taken to hospital after an incident involving a helicopter funfair ride.<\/p>\n

It took place at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza at 10:00 BST on Saturday and the child is now “in a stable condition”, according to the organisers.<\/p>\n

Chris Williams, director of Llandudno Community Events Cic, said an investigation by the ride operator found it had been caused by “human error”.<\/p>\n

The Llandudno Victorian Exchange, which ran from Saturday until Monday, described itself as “Wales’ largest free family event”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Following the incident, which involved two children, the operator was permitted to “continue operating”, according to Mr Williams.<\/p>\n

But he said the ride was closed to the public for the remainder of the event “out of respect” for the family.<\/p>\n

The parents said “it could have been a lot worse” Mr Williams added.<\/p>\n

“We wish the family a speedy recovery from the incident and are here to support them in any way we can.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Welsh Ambulance Service said one ambulance was sent to Mostyn Street at about 10:20 and the child was taken to hospital shortly after.<\/p>\n

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it “was aware” of the incidents and attended the scene to conduct an investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The event was celebrating its 40th anniversary on the bank holiday weekend<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n


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