Six Flags Over Georgia tree fall during storm sends 4 people to hospital
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Four guests were hospitalized after a tree fell near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia due to severe weather Sunday.
Six Flags Over Georgia said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the incident occurred as powerful storms passed through the Austell, Georgia area.
“During severe weather conditions affecting the park, medical personnel and local emergency services responded to four guests who were struck by a fallen tree near the park entrance,” Six Flags said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. he said.
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The venue also stated, “Guests were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.” he said.
According to reports, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area as storms moved through metro Atlanta on Sunday evening.
Four guests were taken to the hospital after severe weather caused a tree (not pictured) to fall at the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia on Sunday. (iStock)
Park officials did not identify the four guests or provide an update on their conditions.
A video shared on Facebook It appeared to show the aftermath of the incident, as fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles lined up at the park’s entrance while first responders worked near downed trees and large branches.
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The person who posted the video described the incident, which began before a sudden storm ripped through the area, as a “relaxing day at Six Flags,” adding that the tree fell near the exit walkway as guests were leaving the park.
“Prayers for the injured people,” the user wrote.
The incident occurred as severe storms passed through the Austell, Georgia area surrounding Six Flags Over Georgia. (Six Flags Over Georgia)
In the posts shared on Reddit, it was seen that a large tree fell on a part of the park, and users claimed that this tree also fell on the track of the Mindbender roller coaster.
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“The stake didn’t look like it was bent. But it was thick wood so I couldn’t tell if anything was broken,” one user wrote.
Six Flags has not confirmed whether any attractions were damaged or park operations were affected.
The park has not confirmed whether any rides or attractions were damaged or activities were disrupted. (Six Flags Over Georgia)
Fox News Digital previously reported another weather-related incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, where five people were injured when high winds caused a metal cabana frame to crash into a crowded pool area.
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The incident occurred at the resort’s rooftop DAER Club; Here, strong winds caused the structure to partially collapse, turning it into an area for guests.
Videos shared online showed visitors and employees trying to lift parts of the fallen metal frame as they worked together to rescue people trapped underneath before first responders arrived.
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According to the information obtained, 5 people with non-life-threatening injuries were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital.
