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| M&D's rollercoaster crash: Two children in 'serious' condition | M&D's rollercoaster crash: Two children in 'serious' condition |
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| Two boys who were among nine people injured in a rollercoaster crash at a North Lanarkshire theme park on Sunday remain in a serious condition. | Two boys who were among nine people injured in a rollercoaster crash at a North Lanarkshire theme park on Sunday remain in a serious condition. |
| The ride derailed at M&D's, on the Motherwell side of Strathclyde Park. | The ride derailed at M&D's, on the Motherwell side of Strathclyde Park. |
| Two boys remain in a serious condition - a 12-year-old has chest, abdominal and leg injuries and an 11-year-old suffered serious arm and hand injuries. | Two boys remain in a serious condition - a 12-year-old has chest, abdominal and leg injuries and an 11-year-old suffered serious arm and hand injuries. |
| Four other boys, a 14-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man, are all stable in hospital, police said. | Four other boys, a 14-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man, are all stable in hospital, police said. |
| A 19-year-old woman was released after treatment. | A 19-year-old woman was released after treatment. |
| 'Serious incident' | 'Serious incident' |
| Det Insp John Malcolm said police wanted to speak to anyone who had witnessed the crash at 15:37 BST on Sunday. | Det Insp John Malcolm said police wanted to speak to anyone who had witnessed the crash at 15:37 BST on Sunday. |
| "This is a really serious incident that has affected many people visiting the theme park and our thoughts go out to those who have been injured," he said. | "This is a really serious incident that has affected many people visiting the theme park and our thoughts go out to those who have been injured," he said. |
| "We have now launched a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and our priority is to find out the cause of the incident. | "We have now launched a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and our priority is to find out the cause of the incident. |
| "I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or indeed, anyone who may have video footage or photographs to get in touch with the dedicated inquiry team." | "I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or indeed, anyone who may have video footage or photographs to get in touch with the dedicated inquiry team." |
| Police said the crash happened after five gondolas on the Tsunami inverted rollercoaster detached from their rails at a bend and fell to the ground. | Police said the crash happened after five gondolas on the Tsunami inverted rollercoaster detached from their rails at a bend and fell to the ground. |
| There were nine passengers on board - two 19-year-olds and seven children. | There were nine passengers on board - two 19-year-olds and seven children. |
| A total of 10 people were taken to hospital in the aftermath of the crash. | A total of 10 people were taken to hospital in the aftermath of the crash. |
| A 25-year-old woman who was passing-by was found not to be injured and was released from Wishaw General Hospital following an assessment. | A 25-year-old woman who was passing-by was found not to be injured and was released from Wishaw General Hospital following an assessment. |
| A 19-year-old woman who was treated for a wrist injury has been released. | A 19-year-old woman who was treated for a wrist injury has been released. |
| Three other children remain in a stable condition at Wishaw - a 14-year-old girl who suffered chest injuries, an 11-year-old boy who was kept in for observation and a 16-year-old boy who was treated for an injury to his arm. | Three other children remain in a stable condition at Wishaw - a 14-year-old girl who suffered chest injuries, an 11-year-old boy who was kept in for observation and a 16-year-old boy who was treated for an injury to his arm. |
| The other casualties are being treated at two hospital in Glasgow. | The other casualties are being treated at two hospital in Glasgow. |
| Four boys, two of whom are aged 11, one aged 12 and one aged 13, are being treated at the Royal Hospital for Children. | Four boys, two of whom are aged 11, one aged 12 and one aged 13, are being treated at the Royal Hospital for Children. |
| In addition to the two who are in a serious condition, an 11-year-old, who suffered leg and head injuries, is stable, and a 13-year-old is being monitored. | In addition to the two who are in a serious condition, an 11-year-old, who suffered leg and head injuries, is stable, and a 13-year-old is being monitored. |
| Investigation begins | Investigation begins |
| The 19-year-old man is being treated for a knee injury at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and is also stable. | The 19-year-old man is being treated for a knee injury at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and is also stable. |
| HSE principal inspector Barry Baker said a joint investigation with police was now under way. | HSE principal inspector Barry Baker said a joint investigation with police was now under way. |
| "Our thoughts are with the children and adults who have been injured in this incident and I must give praise to the emergency services and members of the public who came to their aid so quickly yesterday," he said. | "Our thoughts are with the children and adults who have been injured in this incident and I must give praise to the emergency services and members of the public who came to their aid so quickly yesterday," he said. |
| "We have brought HSE specialists in mechanical engineering to the site this morning, to begin the process of finding out what caused the gondolas to come off the rails. | "We have brought HSE specialists in mechanical engineering to the site this morning, to begin the process of finding out what caused the gondolas to come off the rails. |
| "HSE will work very closely with colleagues in the police as the investigation unfolds." | "HSE will work very closely with colleagues in the police as the investigation unfolds." |
| M&D's revealed that the Tsunami ride had been closed on Saturday due to a minor electrical fault but said it was fully operational when the park opened on Sunday. | M&D's revealed that the Tsunami ride had been closed on Saturday due to a minor electrical fault but said it was fully operational when the park opened on Sunday. |
| M&D's 'devastated' | M&D's 'devastated' |
| The park's director, Douglas Taylor, said: "Each and every ride within the theme park is safety checked on a daily basis and undergoes a thorough independent inspection every 12 months. | The park's director, Douglas Taylor, said: "Each and every ride within the theme park is safety checked on a daily basis and undergoes a thorough independent inspection every 12 months. |
| "My brother Matthew and I have been in business together for 50 years and this is the first incident of this type that we have ever been involved in. | "My brother Matthew and I have been in business together for 50 years and this is the first incident of this type that we have ever been involved in. |
| "We are devastated as both a family and a business, and our heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this accident." | "We are devastated as both a family and a business, and our heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this accident." |
| Mr Taylor paid tribute to the emergency services and members of the public who had helped in the aftermath of the crash. | Mr Taylor paid tribute to the emergency services and members of the public who had helped in the aftermath of the crash. |
| He added: "Our thoughts are with the people who have been injured and their families. We hope everyone makes a full recovery. | He added: "Our thoughts are with the people who have been injured and their families. We hope everyone makes a full recovery. |
| "We are cooperating fully with the joint HSE and Police Scotland investigation. | "We are cooperating fully with the joint HSE and Police Scotland investigation. |
| "It would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of the accident until the investigation is complete." | "It would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of the accident until the investigation is complete." |
| It is not the first time the park has experienced problems with its rides, including the Tsunami. | It is not the first time the park has experienced problems with its rides, including the Tsunami. |
| Nine passengers, including children, were stranded for eight hours on the ride in July 2011 when it came to a halt 60ft (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 60ft (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. |
| In July 2011, nine people were rescued from the park's Tsunami rollercoaster after being trapped for up to eight hours. | |
| In 2006, firefighters freed 18 people who were trapped upside down on a fairground ride at M&D's. |