Terrifying scene unfolds at Six Flags as storm-toppled tree sends 4 guests to hospital
Park EMS and local responders rushed to help after severe thunderstorm warning
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Four guests were hospitalized after a tree fell near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia during severe weather on Sunday.
The incident occurred as strong storms moved through the Austell, Georgia, area, Six Flags Over Georgia told Fox News Digital.
"During severe weather that was impacting the park, medical staff and local EMS responded to four guests who were struck by a fallen tree near the park's entrance," Six Flags said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
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"The guests were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation," the venue also said.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area Sunday evening as storms moved across metro Atlanta, reports noted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Four guests were taken to the hospital after a tree (not pictured) was toppled during severe weather near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia on Sunday. (iStock)
Park officials have not released the identities of the four guests or provided updates on their conditions.
A video shared on Facebook appeared to show the aftermath of the incident, with fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles lining the entrance to the park as first responders worked near several downed trees and large branches.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The person who posted the video described what had begun as "a relaxing day at Six Flags" before a sudden storm swept through the area, adding that the tree fell near the exit walkway as guests were leaving the park.
"Prayers for the people that were hurt," the user wrote.
The incident took place as intense storms passed through the Austell, Georgia, area surrounding Six Flags Over Georgia. (Six Flags Over Georgia)
Posts shared on Reddit appeared to show a large tree that had fallen across part of the park, with users claiming it also came to rest on the track of the Mindbender roller coaster.
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"It didn’t look like the track was bent. But it was a thick tree, so I couldn’t tell if anything was broken," one user wrote.
Six Flags has not confirmed whether any attractions were damaged or whether park operations were affected.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The park has not confirmed if any rides or attractions were damaged or whether operations were disrupted. (Six Flags Over Georgia)
Fox News Digital previously reported on another weather-related incident that injured five people after a powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
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The incident occurred at the resort's rooftop DAER Club, where strong winds caused the structure to partially collapse into an area occupied by guests.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Videos shared online showed visitors and employees rushing to lift sections of the fallen metal frame as they worked together to free people trapped underneath before first responders arrived.
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Five people were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports.