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The tragic loss of a daughter
Today we're speaking to the family of Hayley Williams, who was killed when she fell from a theme park ride in Pembrokeshire in 2004.
Our reporter, Mark Hutchings, has blogged about the interview - here's his piece:
by 5live's Mark Hutchings:
I felt a pang of guilt. I was about to speak to the family of Hayley Williams (pictured right) - a 16 year-old whose fun-seeking approach to life ended in her death. Hayley fell from Oakwood Park's Hydro ride in Pembrokeshire in 2004. The day before, my daughter had walked away smiling from the same ride. Now, I was meeting Hayley''s family for their first extended interview.
Her parents Alan and Beverley (below right) told me how her personality had filled the house, how she'd sing to them every night.
Her sister Hannah, now 17, was on the same ride when the accident happened. She explained how she'd spent much of her mid-teens helping her parents cope and now wanted to ensure she lived her own life to the full, as Hayley had.
The family accept improvements have been made and that such accidents are rare but are calling for all theme parks to be subjected to stricter safety checks.
As I left, Alan said he missed being a taxi-driver for his daughter. Like many dads, I know what it's like to be a family cabbie. I tell myself never to complain again.
You can hear an interview with Hannah's parents here:
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