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M&D's rollercoaster crash: Injured remain in hospital M&D's rollercoaster crash: Injured remain in hospital
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Ten people remain in hospital after a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire.Ten people remain in hospital after a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire.
Eight children and two adults were injured when the ride derailed at the M&D's park near Strathclyde Park, Motherwell, on Sunday.Eight children and two adults were injured when the ride derailed at the M&D's park near Strathclyde Park, Motherwell, on Sunday.
Police said they were all taken to local hospitals. Three of the children were said to be in a serious condition.Police said they were all taken to local hospitals. Three of the children were said to be in a serious condition.
The park's owners said they were co-operating with a joint police and Heath and Safety Executive investigation.The park's owners said they were co-operating with a joint police and Heath and Safety Executive investigation.
A statement on the M&D's website said the theme park was "closed until further notice".A statement on the M&D's website said the theme park was "closed until further notice".
Witnesses said people were trapped upside down on the Tsunami ride when it crashed at 15:37 BST.Witnesses said people were trapped upside down on the Tsunami ride when it crashed at 15:37 BST.
Katie Burns, who had just finished riding the rollercoaster, wrote on Facebook that she watched in disbelief as it derailed.Katie Burns, who had just finished riding the rollercoaster, wrote on Facebook that she watched in disbelief as it derailed.
She said: "Honestly never been so scared in my life, with this weather they should not be on.She said: "Honestly never been so scared in my life, with this weather they should not be on.
"Kids and adults are still on it upside down, it's like something out of a horror film, children crying and everything."Kids and adults are still on it upside down, it's like something out of a horror film, children crying and everything.
"Literally can't believe this, my heart goes out to everyone on it, a full load came off the track and on the pavement, like a horror film worse thing ever heard and seen, can't get over this.""Literally can't believe this, my heart goes out to everyone on it, a full load came off the track and on the pavement, like a horror film worse thing ever heard and seen, can't get over this."
At the scene, Andrew Black, BBC Scotland reporter
The bright neon sign at the main front entrance to the M&D's theme park is still switched on and flickering away this morning but the park itself is anything but.
It is remaining closed as health and safety officials continue their investigations.
There is also a small police presence here at the site.
The park was evacuated as six ambulances and six fire engines attended the scene.The park was evacuated as six ambulances and six fire engines attended the scene.
Ch Insp David Bruce said: "On arrival it became clear a series of five gondolas connected on a train on the Tsunami ride had detached from the rails, struck the superstructure and then struck the ground.Ch Insp David Bruce said: "On arrival it became clear a series of five gondolas connected on a train on the Tsunami ride had detached from the rails, struck the superstructure and then struck the ground.
"They [the gondolas] fell less than 20 feet. It would appear that they had been coming round a bend and at that point it detached.""They [the gondolas] fell less than 20 feet. It would appear that they had been coming round a bend and at that point it detached."
The ride travels at up to 40mph through corkscrew turns and loops but police could not confirm the speed it was moving at when it derailed.The ride travels at up to 40mph through corkscrew turns and loops but police could not confirm the speed it was moving at when it derailed.
A spokesman for the theme park's operators M&D's said: "As a family-run business, our thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families.A spokesman for the theme park's operators M&D's said: "As a family-run business, our thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families.
"We wish everyone a full recovery. We are co-operating fully with Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive on their joint investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.""We wish everyone a full recovery. We are co-operating fully with Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive on their joint investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident."
Samuel, 14, who was at the park with his family and witnessed the crash, told BBC Scotland: "I could see one of the wheels was shaking so I started to walk away from it and then it was about to turn the corner and it started heavy shaking and everyone was screaming.Samuel, 14, who was at the park with his family and witnessed the crash, told BBC Scotland: "I could see one of the wheels was shaking so I started to walk away from it and then it was about to turn the corner and it started heavy shaking and everyone was screaming.
"It then just fell straight of the lines. It just crashed and all you could hear was a big bang.""It then just fell straight of the lines. It just crashed and all you could hear was a big bang."
It is not the first time the park has experienced problems with its rides, including Tsunami.It is not the first time the park has experienced problems with its rides, including Tsunami.
Nine passengers, including children, were stranded for eight hours on the ride in July 2011 when it came to a halt 60 ft (18.2m) above the ground. The malfunction was blamed on a broken lift chain.Nine passengers, including children, were stranded for eight hours on the ride in July 2011 when it came to a halt 60 ft (18.2m) above the ground. The malfunction was blamed on a broken lift chain.
In March, eight people had to be rescued by firefighters when the park's Tornado rollercoaster ground to a halt 20 ft (6m) in the air.In March, eight people had to be rescued by firefighters when the park's Tornado rollercoaster ground to a halt 20 ft (6m) in the air.
The injured are being cared for at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Wishaw General and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.The injured are being cared for at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Wishaw General and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.