A 16-year-old boy died following a medical emergency at Barry Island Pleasure Park. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Investigation Underway After Teen Dies at Barry Island Pleasure Park
A police investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy tragically died at Barry Island Pleasure Park following a medical emergency.
South Wales Police confirmed the teenager suffered what they described as a “medical episode” on Friday evening, May 23. Emergency services were called to the scene just before 5pm, but despite their efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A heavy police presence was reported in the area starting around 5:45pm. An air ambulance also arrived around the same time but departed just before 6:40pm, according to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:
“We were called just before 5pm this evening, Friday May 23, with a report of a 16-year-old teenage boy suffering a medical episode in Barry Island Pleasure Park.
Despite efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances of the death.
Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident that may have information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact us by one of the following means quoting 2500163611.”
The exact cause of the incident is still unclear, and authorities are continuing to gather information. Witnesses or anyone with relevant details are urged to come forward as investigations continue.
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