Tayto Park has released a statement after nine people were hospitalised following a staircase collapse at the theme park last night.
The incident took place during an after-dark Halloween-themed event, when a staircase leading to The House of Horrors gave way.
Gardaí and emergency services were called shortly after 8pm.
The park have said that their emergency plan was put into practise straight away and the injured guests were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
Live @taytopark #houseofhorrors pic.twitter.com/5E95FT5YhW
— Nikki Hayes (@nikkihayes) October 22, 2016
Spin 1038 DJ Nikki Hayes was broadcasting live from Tayto Park House of Horrors last night and told VIP that her thoughts are with the people involved in the incident, but she’s conifident it’s a once off incident and will be bringing her family back to the theme park next weekend.
“I was broadcasting from there for the day. Myself and the crew went through the house of Horrors about 6pm we had a great time.” she exclusively told VIP. “My thoughts are with the people involved but I am satisfied this is an isolated incident and will be back at Tayto Park next weekend with my family.”
We wish the nine injured guests a full and speedy recovery.
