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Falling Tree Limb Strikes Four at Six Flags Over Georgia

Officials say the injuries highlight the danger of trees during severe thunderstorms and warn that more storms are possible.

Overview

  • A large tree limb fell inside Six Flags Over Georgia and struck four guests, including two children, during heavy storms at the park.
  • Cobb County police and the county public information officer confirmed one child was knocked unconscious at the scene and another suffered a severe arm injury.
  • First responders and park medical teams attended immediately and one child regained consciousness before being taken to a hospital for evaluation.
  • The National Weather Service in Atlanta had issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the area while crews worked on scene and officials said the extent of park damage is still being assessed.
  • Officials and witnesses urged people not to shelter under trees during storms, and the incident could prompt review of park landscaping and crowd-safety plans during severe weather.