The distraught granddad of an 11-year-old victim of the M&D's rollercoaster crash has revealed surgeons have managed to save his hand.
Eight children and two adults are in hospital after a five gondolas on the Tsunami ride derailed and plummeted 20ft to the ground in front of horrified onlookers.
Little Liam Boyle, 11, is among the crash victims and was on the rollercoaster when it derailed.
He suffered serious hand injuries and has undergone 8 hours of surgery.
His grandad Thomas Campbell, from Glasgow, took to social media this morning with some good news regarding Liam's treatment.
Writing on Facebook he said: "Liam's operation has been a success, they have saved his arm and hand recovery will take a while but at least we know he's going to be alright.
"Thanks for all the support, it's much appreciated"
Witnesses likened the incident at the theme park in Strathclyde Park, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, on Sunday afternoon to "something out of a horror film".
Doctors say three of the injured children remain in a "serious" condition in hospital - among them a 12-year-old girl feared to have suffered head injuries and believed to be in a coma.
Chief Inspector David Bruce said: "Police received numerous 999 calls shortly around 3.49pm. On arrival it became clear that a series of five gondolas connected on a train on the Tsunami ride have detached from the rails, struck the superstructure then struck the ground. They fell less than 20ft.
"As a result of this accident ten people have been injured, two adults and eight children. I understand that there were nine people on the rollercoaster and two of the casualties were on the ground."
The park is to remain closed while an investigation is carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.
A spokesman for M&D's said: 'As a family-run business, our thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families. We wish everyone a full recovery."
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