Paignton's Splashdown water park closed after 'medical emergency incident'

Paignton's Splashdown Quaywest was closed today after a 'medical emergency incident' at the popular waterpark.

The Lemurs Attractions Group which operates the Goodrington park, said in a statement: "We are aware of an incident at Splashdown Quaywest waterpark that occurred approximately 12.15 today.

"A person concerned is receiving medical attention from paramedics. We do not have any further details at present, but we have taken the decision to close the waterpark today.

"Until we have any information to release having conducted and consulted with any of the necessary authorities we would appreciate being left to deal with an unfolding situation and respect the privacy of the individual concerned and their family.

"We recognise that this incident may have caused some upset amongst our visitors and apologise for any distress that this may have caused. However, in an emergency the safety and well being of the person concerned was paramount due to the seriousness of the situation that presented itself.

"We are otherwise not able to make further comment at this time, however, we understand that it is unrelated to any waterpark activity."

It is understood paramedics treated a person at the park.

A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, confirmed: “We were called at 12.04pm to a medical emergency in the Paignton area. We sent two double-crewed land ambulances, an air ambulance and an operations officer to the scene. One patient has been conveyed by land to Torbay Hospital.”