Merlin Attractions has pled guilty to charges under s 3 of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 following a serious accident on its rollercoaster, resulting in two women having to have legs amputated. Paul Paxton, partner at Stewarts Law, which is representing some of the victims, says: “Given that such serious injuries could be sustained on a fun day out, it is hardly surprising that a criminal offence was committed. However, it is comforting for the families that a plea of guilty has been entered rather than the victims having to endure a drawn out trial.”
27 April 2016
Rollercoaster terror
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