A 16-year-old girl who suffered a serious leg injury at Barry Island Pleasure Park has received a £27,000 settlement after legal proceedings. 🎡
The teenager was exiting the Crazy Funhouse ride in January 2022 when she slipped on water that had overflowed from one of the internal obstacles. Her right foot became trapped between the ramp and nearby panelling, causing a severe injury that required surgery.
While she has recovered, medical experts believe she will continue to experience discomfort in her leg long-term.
The settlement was reached on a without prejudice basis and without formal admission of liability by the fairground’s owner. Barry Island Pleasure Park has been approached for comment regarding the settlement.
The family expressed relief at the outcome while emphasising their commitment to raising awareness about safety at such attractions.
“We hope that by bringing this issue to light, other families will be aware of the risks and fairground operators will take their responsibilities more seriously,” a family representative said, adding that the incident at the Vale of Glamorgan attraction has had a “lasting impact.”
Andrew Collingbourne, the solicitor representing the family from Robertsons Solicitors, stated: “This case highlights the necessity for stringent health and safety measures in public spaces. Had the appropriate precautions been in place, this accident might have been prevented.” ⚖️
