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Dreamworld: four confirmed dead at Australian theme park – latest updates Dreamworld: four confirmed dead at Australian theme park – latest updates
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8.37am BST
08:37
Here’s the video of that press conference from earlier today.
Dreamworlds has repeated its message of condolence on twitter.
We are deeply shocked and saddened by today’s accident; our hearts and thoughts go to the families involved and their loved ones.
8.35am BST
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Let’s look a little closer at the ride itself, which was described by one reporter as “really quite a timid ride.”
The circular rafts, which look like six chairs mounted on a giant inner tube, are sent around a 410m course. At the end of the ride the rafts are lifted out of the water on an incline by a conveyer belt
The Gold Coast bulletin has reported (in graphic detail) that in this case, one of the rafts flipped on the conveyer belt, dragging two people underneath.
8.18am BST
08:18
Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a brief statement about the accident:
This is a very very sad and tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives.
We trust there will be a very thorough investigation into the causes of this incident in the days that follow.
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QAS has addressed media following incident at #Dreamworld. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones at this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/jL0ykfGkGUQAS has addressed media following incident at #Dreamworld. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones at this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/jL0ykfGkGU
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Just recapping some of the details from that very brief press conference:Just recapping some of the details from that very brief press conference:
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Here’s an aerial view of the Dreamworld site showing the location of the Thunder River Rapids Ride.Here’s an aerial view of the Dreamworld site showing the location of the Thunder River Rapids Ride.
The 34-year-old ride is a staple for most families visiting the theme park, and Dreamworld is one of the most popular family holiday destinations on the east coast of Australia.The 34-year-old ride is a staple for most families visiting the theme park, and Dreamworld is one of the most popular family holiday destinations on the east coast of Australia.
A number of people took to social media to register their shock at the incident.A number of people took to social media to register their shock at the incident.
Horrifying accident at Dreamworld. 4 people killed on ride. Thoughts with the families dealing with this tragedy.Horrifying accident at Dreamworld. 4 people killed on ride. Thoughts with the families dealing with this tragedy.
Holy crap, I've been on that ride hundreds of times. My thoughts are with the family/ies :( #dreamworldHoly crap, I've been on that ride hundreds of times. My thoughts are with the family/ies :( #dreamworld
Is there an Australian on the east coast who doesn't have cherished memories of Dreamworld? :( This is so sadIs there an Australian on the east coast who doesn't have cherished memories of Dreamworld? :( This is so sad
That Dreamworld ride is literally the only one my parents ever allowed me to go on.That Dreamworld ride is literally the only one my parents ever allowed me to go on.
Today is a sad day in our history. It's very sad what happened. I was only on that ride last month. Praying for everyone. #dreamworldToday is a sad day in our history. It's very sad what happened. I was only on that ride last month. Praying for everyone. #dreamworld
7.52am BST7.52am BST
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Dreamworld CEO: "deeply shocked and saddened"Dreamworld CEO: "deeply shocked and saddened"
Dreamworld chief executive Craig Davidson said he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride, which killed four people.Dreamworld chief executive Craig Davidson said he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the accident on the Thunder River Rapids ride, which killed four people.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman Gavin Fuller said an accident occured on the ride that caused “two people to be ejected from the ride, another two people were caught inside the ride.”A Queensland Ambulance spokesman Gavin Fuller said an accident occured on the ride that caused “two people to be ejected from the ride, another two people were caught inside the ride.”
They were assessed by Queensland ambulance personnel and had all sustained injuries that were incompatible with life.They were assessed by Queensland ambulance personnel and had all sustained injuries that were incompatible with life.
Fuller confirmed that two women and two men passed away. They are aged between 32 and their early 40s. They have not all been formally identified.Fuller confirmed that two women and two men passed away. They are aged between 32 and their early 40s. They have not all been formally identified.
He would not comment in any detail on how or where they were trapped or the nature of their injuries.He would not comment in any detail on how or where they were trapped or the nature of their injuries.
Police inspector Todd Reid would not comment on whether the people were known to each other or whether they were with anyone else on the ride (the carriages carry six).Police inspector Todd Reid would not comment on whether the people were known to each other or whether they were with anyone else on the ride (the carriages carry six).
The incident will be subject to a coronial investigation.The incident will be subject to a coronial investigation.
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Associated Press is reporting that two men and two women were killed. It’s understood they were all in their late 20s or older.Associated Press is reporting that two men and two women were killed. It’s understood they were all in their late 20s or older.
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That planned press conference has now been put off until 4.45pm Queensland time (5.45 AEDT).That planned press conference has now been put off until 4.45pm Queensland time (5.45 AEDT).
A spokeswoman from Dreamworld has told me that the park was closed soon after the accident and will remain closed tomorrow.A spokeswoman from Dreamworld has told me that the park was closed soon after the accident and will remain closed tomorrow.
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Police confirm four people have diedPolice confirm four people have died
Queensland Police have issued a statement confirming four adults have now died.Queensland Police have issued a statement confirming four adults have now died.
Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon at a theme park on the Gold Coast. https://t.co/3buLSxa1qyPolice are currently investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon at a theme park on the Gold Coast. https://t.co/3buLSxa1qy
The statement reads:The statement reads:
Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon at a theme park on the Gold Coast.Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon at a theme park on the Gold Coast.
Police were called to the site at Coomera around 2.20pm following reports that a number of people had been injured by a conveyor belt.Police were called to the site at Coomera around 2.20pm following reports that a number of people had been injured by a conveyor belt.
Four adults have been confirmed as being deceased.Four adults have been confirmed as being deceased.
Police and other emergency services remain on the scene and no further information can be released at this stage.Police and other emergency services remain on the scene and no further information can be released at this stage.
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The Thunder River Rapids ride is described as one of the park’s family rides, open to children as young as two.
It’s a water-based ride and passengers sit six to a craft. It’s described as a “moderate thrill” allowing passengers to “travel down a foamy water track past the Gold Rush Country, speeding up to 45 km/h through the turbulent rapids.”
It is unclear exactly how the accident occurred, but there are reports the craft flipped and trapped the passengers.
7.14am BST
07:14
Ambulance spokesman says they, Dreamworld and police will hold a combined press conference at approx 4.10 Qld time. @abcgoldcoast
That’s 5.10pm AEDT (7.10am GMT).
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7.11am BST
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The ABC is reporting that police will address media on the Gold Coast shortly.
Again, Dreamworld has issued a statement confirming that three people died in the incident.
The statement read:
Dreamworld confirms there has been at least three fatalities at its theme park in Queensland today.
Dreamworld is working as quickly as possible to establish the facts around the incident and is working closely with emergency authorities and police to do this.
Dreamworld’s focus and priority is with the families of those involved in this tragedy and will be providing an update to the public as soon as information becomes available.
7.06am BST
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Dreamworld confirms three people have died
Dreamworld has issued a statement confirming that three people died in an accident at the park this afternoon.
Statement from #Dreamworld. pic.twitter.com/lYahZICCG5
Police and emergency services are yet to confirm that information.
7.00am BST
07:00
Queensland Police have just scuttled reports they are holding a press conference at 4pm (that’s local time, 5pm AEDT).
We are not holding a press conference at 4pm. We will advise media when this time is set. We are also not confirming anything further.
We are still assuming there will be a press conference at some point this afternoon.
6.57am BST
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Dreamworld is about 24km north of the Gold Coast and about 55km south of Brisbane.
It’s the largest theme park in Australia and one of four theme parks on the Gold Coast.
6.52am BST
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The Gold Coast’s mayor, Tom Tate, has responded to the accident, describing it as “a truly sad day for us all.”
Gold Coast mayor responds to terrible incidents unfolding at #dreamworld right now pic.twitter.com/zpvPYWeVVN
6.50am BST
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According to the ABC’s Tom Forbes, visitors to the theme park are streaming out the front gates past a number of emergency vehicles, which are in the car park alongside the rapids ride.
Forbes said police are expected to hold a press conference at 4pm.
A press conference will be held at Dreamworld at 4pm to update on incident. @abcgoldcoast pic.twitter.com/l1ecVWXReY
6.49am BST
06:49
A number of Queensland media outlets are reporting that several people have died in the accident, but emergency services are yet to confirm.
We are expecting police to hold a press conference in the next half hour or so, at which point we might get official word.
What does now appear consistent across reports is that the accident occurred on the Thunder River Rapids Ride, when a carriage flipped and crushed the passengers.
6.35am BST
06:35
Four people have been critically injured on a ride in Dreamworld in Australia.
Police were called to the theme park in the Gold Coast in Queensland about 2.10pm.
Four people have been critically injured at #Dreamworld. There is nothing further we can confirm at this stage.
There are unconfirmed reports that some people may have died.
At this stage, both police and Ambulance Queensland have said they are responding to a “multi-casualty event” and are unable to confirm details.
Dreamworld has yet to make a statement.