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11-YEAR -OLD INJURED IN FUN PARK ACCIDENT BUILT?

An investigation is under way after a cable slide at a children's adventure playground in Folkestone snapped, injuring an 11-year-old boy .

The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon (21 November) at the Lower Leas Coastal Park Fun Zone. 

The youngster was taken to hospital with injuries to his face.

Police said it appeared the zip line's metal cable snapped. Shepway District Council, which runs the park, said the Health and Safety Executive had been informed.

A council spokeswoman said: "We had our health and safety officer and the park manager down there after the accident, and we will be speaking to the equipment manufacturers."