AKIPRESS.COM - Ten people were injured when a roller coaster car derailed at a theme park in Scotland on Sunday afternoon, CNN reports.

Witnesses described chaotic scenes as staff and visitors to M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, rushed to help those injured.

In a post on Facebook, Lanarkshire Police said two adults and eight children were being treated at local hospitals.

"The details of their injuries will be provided in due course," police said.

The incident occurred on the "Tsunami" roller coaster when five gondolas detached from their rails, collided with the ride's main structure and struck the ground, police said. Nine passengers were on the ride, police said.

The Tsunami can travel at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, according to the park's website. Children under 10 are not permitted to ride, the park says.

In shock at what I've just witnessed in M&Ds. Hope everyone is safe💕 pic.twitter.com/lWdOqJrEyB

— DMI (@_demicampbell) June 26, 2016