Rollercoaster crash at Legoland Germany resort injures 31people
According to the park, the accident happened after two rollercoaster trains collided.
The incident took place on the Fire Dragon ride at the leisure resort, which is near Gunzburg in Bavaria.
Legoland said it had immediately started a full investigation, and the ride would be closed for the time being.
The company said the accident happened after one rollercoaster train stopped and another train "did not stop completely for until now unknown reasons and made an impact".
A total of 38 people were in both trains, the park said - with 31 suffering minor injuries. Of those, 14 went to the hospital for further observation, and one person needed other treatment.
Three helicopters were deployed to the scene, German media reports.
Riders still trapped on the rollercoaster had to be evacuated after the incident with the help of two fire engines.
"All told, the accident was quite mild," said the Bavarian Red Cross, involved in the emergency response.
According to Legoland's website, the Fire Dragon ride is suitable for children aged six and older who adults accompany and eight years and older when unaccompanied.
The rollercoaster train, designed to look like a fire-breathing dragon, passes through a dark indoor area before emerging outside to a large, twisting track at speeds of up to 29km/h (18mph).
In a statement, Legoland Germany - which will open again on Friday - said: "The staff immediately followed well-rehearsed safety procedures and guests were immediately evacuated from the trains and attended by trained resort staff.
"Legoland emergency personnel as well as paramedics, doctors, the police and the firefighters were at site within few minutes. The park area was evacuated."
"We want to thank all emergency personnel showing great commitment at the site today, and we wish a quick recovery to everyone involved," added the park's divisional director Manuela Stone.
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