July 11th 2024.
Visitors to Oakwood Theme Park in Wales were in for a terrifying experience when one of the rides, Bounce, suddenly malfunctioned, causing multiple injuries. Witnesses reported that the "drop tower" attraction fell to the ground without warning, with at least 20 passengers on board. The ride had been going up and down a few times before suddenly plummeting from its halfway point.
According to eyewitnesses, children were left screaming and crying as the incident unfolded on Wednesday. The park has launched an investigation into the incident, which they described as a "programmed emergency stop procedure" that occurred while the ride was in mid-fall. Fortunately, the park's trained first aid team was on hand to attend to the injured guests.
One visitor who was on the ride described the whole ordeal as "awful" and criticized the park for only helping those who complained of pain. They also claimed that there had been no apologies from the park and that they were only given information about guest relations when they asked to speak to management. It was a distressing experience for everyone involved.
A spokesperson for Oakwood Theme Park addressed the incident, stating that during operation, the ride's emergency stop procedure was activated in response to the drop height. This caused the passenger gondola to come to a stop in the ride's brakes. The park's team attended to the situation and safely lowered the ride to the ground, allowing guests to disembark.
Despite the prompt response from the park's team, some guests reported minor lower back pain and were attended to by the first aiders on site. One group even sought additional treatment locally, while others continued their day at the park. As a precaution, Bounce will remain closed while the park consults with the ride manufacturer to ensure the safety of future guests.
The safety of their guests is of the utmost importance to Oakwood Theme Park, and they are taking this incident seriously. They are working closely with the manufacturer and will provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, the park remains open for visitors to enjoy their other attractions.
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