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24/10/2016
Investigation Launched After Accident At Tayto Park In Co Meath
An investigation has launched following an accident at the Tayto Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath.
Nine people were taken to hospital after stairs collapsed at the 'House of Horrors' shortly after 8pm on Saturday, 22 October.
A spokesperson from the park said the visitors were taken to hospital as a "precautionary measure".
A statement from Tayto Park said: "Last night at approximately 8pm the lower portion of a permanent staircase leading to The House of Horrors gave way.
"The Tayto Park emergency plan was immediately put in place and the emergency services attended the scene. Nine people were transported to hospitals in the city as a precautionary measure to assess their injuries.
"The management of Tayto Park will co-operate fully with the investigation as the safety of our guests is paramount."
(CD)
Nine people were taken to hospital after stairs collapsed at the 'House of Horrors' shortly after 8pm on Saturday, 22 October.
A spokesperson from the park said the visitors were taken to hospital as a "precautionary measure".
A statement from Tayto Park said: "Last night at approximately 8pm the lower portion of a permanent staircase leading to The House of Horrors gave way.
"The Tayto Park emergency plan was immediately put in place and the emergency services attended the scene. Nine people were transported to hospitals in the city as a precautionary measure to assess their injuries.
"The management of Tayto Park will co-operate fully with the investigation as the safety of our guests is paramount."
(CD)
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