Cardiff Winter Wonderland ride passenger taken to hospital

Two people were injured on a ride at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland with one taken to hospital. 

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An ambulance was called at about 17:15 GMT on Saturday after an incident on the Ice Skater ride.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said that two people were injured, with one taken to the University Hospital of Wales.

The ride would remain closed while an investigation into the incident took place, Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland said.

In a statement it said: “We are aware of an incident that occurred on the ‘Ice Skater’ ride at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland on the evening of Saturday 26th November.”

Cardiff Council said: “We are aware of the incident which occurred at Winter Wonderland on Saturday evening and will be supporting any investigations that will be undertaken in due course.”

The Health and Safety Executive said it was “making the appropriate inquiries”.