Rollercoaster rescue at Highland attraction
Fire crews called earlier to Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge
Last updated 12th Aug 2021
Two children have been left with minor injuries after a rollercoaster malfunctioned at a Highland attraction.
The emergency services were called to the Landmark Adventure Park in Carrbridge on Thursday morning.
Police Scotland said the children were treated at the scene after the incident caused by mechanical failure.
The force said in a statement: “Around 11.30 this morning, police and emergency services were called to a report that a carriage from a rollercoaster had suffered a mechanical failure at an adventure park in Carrbridge, Aviemore.
“Two children sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Police are still at scene and inquiries are continuing.''
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent specialist resources to the scene after being called out at 11.37am.
An SFRS spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 11.37am to support a multi-agency response at the Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge.
“Operations Control mobilised a number of specialist resources to assist emergency service partners following reports an incident involving a rollercoaster
“Crews left the scene at 12.14pm.''
The Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call today at 1141 hours to attend an incident in Carrbridge, near Aviemore.
“We dispatched three ambulance crews, Basics GP, the Pict (Pre-hospital Immediate Care and Trauma) team and our special operations team to the scene.''
A spokesperson from Landmark Adventure Park says:
"We can confirm that there was an incident on the Runaway Timber Train today (12/08/21), which resulted in the train coming to a halt on the track at ground level."
"All passengers were safely and immediately evacuated, but emergency services were deployed as a precautionary measure. No serious injuries have been reported and, as far as we’re aware, nobody has been taken to hospital."
"The rollercoaster will remain closed while a thorough investigation into the incident is carried out. The rest of the park remains open as normal."