Oakwood "deeply saddened" after rollercoaster injury

One person was hurt on the Treetops rollercoaster on Sunday

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 25th Oct 2022
Last updated 25th Oct 2022

Oakwood theme park in Pembrokeshire is set to reopen in time for the half term break next week.

It's been closed since Sunday after an incident on one of the rides.

In a statement, the theme park says its 'deeply saddened' by what happened on Sunday afternoon on the Treetops rollercoaster.

One person was injured.

Videos on social media show an air ambulance leaving the site in Narberth.

The theme park is cooperating with the Health and Safety Executive and an investigation is ongoing.

The full statement from Oakwood is below.

An Oakwood Theme Park spokesman said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident that took place on our Treetops ride on Sunday, October 23, in which one of our visitors sustained an injury.

"We are co-operating fully with the HSE investigation into the incident and are unable to comment further at this stage.

"The health, safety, and wellbeing of all our visitors and staff is of paramount importance to us.

"Following guidance from the HSE, Oakwood Theme Park will re-open for the half term holiday in Wales on Saturday 29th October as planned with Treetops remaining closed during the period of investigation."

The spokesman added that all guests affected by the incident will be contacted by a member of staff.

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