Two children injured in rollercoaster breakdown

Police said one of the carriages suffered mechanical failure

Two children have suffered minor injuries after a rollercoaster broke down at a park in the Highlands.

Police, firefighters and three ambulances were called to Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, near Aviemore, at 11:30 on Thursday.

Police Scotland said the children were treated at the scene after a carriage suffered what the force described as a "mechanical failure".

A spokesman added: "Police are still at scene and inquiries are continuing."

Park visitors have told of hearing a "loud bang" from the ride, which is called the Runaway Timber Train.

The park's owners said the rollercoaster came to halt at ground level in the incident.

In a statement, they said: "All passengers were safely and immediately evacuated, but emergency services were deployed as a precautionary measure.

"The rollercoaster will remain closed while a thorough investigation into the incident is carried out. The rest of the park remains open as normal."

Emergency services were called to the park at about 11:30

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it mobilised a number of specialist resources. Fire crews left the scene at about 12:14.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent three ambulances, a GP, a Pre-hospital Immediate Care and Trauma team and specialist operations team to the scene.

The Health and Safety Executive said it was aware of the incident and would be investigating.

Landmark Forest Adventure Park is a large visitor attraction in the Cairngorms National Park.

The rollercoaster, along with a dinosaur-themed park and butterfly house, is among the site's most popular attractions.