Boy dies on zip wire in wales

He said the park was an important contributor to the local economy, employing more than people during summer. In a statement on its website , the park said: "There was a tragic accident at Greenwood Forest Park on Easter Sunday. We have always put safety as our number one priority and we are determined to understand fully what has happened.

All the equipment was checked at 10am in the morning and was all in good condition. As a mark of respect to the family concerned we are closing the park on Easter Monday. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the family of the boy. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said they had initially investigated the incident, but had now passed the matter on to Gwynedd Council. The council confirmed it was investigating with police.

Local councillor Huw Price Hughes, who was at the zip wire's recent launch, said the whole area was shaken. Tragedy ride 'in good condition'. Boy, 11, killed in zip wire fall. Greenwood Forest Park. Accessibility Links Skip to content. Menu Close. Log in Subscribe. Boy killed in fall from zipwire at new Snowdonia theme park.

Monday April 25 , 1. Greenwood Forest Park, where the SwampFlyer wire opened last week.