A seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster is in a critical condition in hospital , police have said.
The youngster was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries following an incident at the Lightwater Valley theme park, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, on Thursday.
Witnesses said the boy plunged up to 15ft from the Twister ride at the attraction, with one saying they heard loud screams before seeing a child on the ground.
On Friday, North Yorkshire Police said in statement: "The boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries following the incident where he currently remains.
"However, his condition is now described as critical."
The force clarified that the boy, who has not been named, is seven years old and not six, as previously stated.
