A theme park employee has been arrested in connection with the death of a student on a roller coaster.

Police said a maintenance worker at Lightwater Valley, in his 40s, has been arrested following the death of student Gemma Savage on the Treetop Twister ride last week.

The man, from Harrogate, is on police bail and has not been charged.

Police are anxious to hear from two men who were travelling in the car in front of Miss Savage's at the time of the collision.

"It is important that we speak to these men as soon as possible so we can build up a detailed picture of the tragic events of last Wednesday," said Det Insp Neil Thewsey.

Anyone with any information should contact police on 01423 505541.

Updated: 14:09 Tuesday, June 26, 2001