Multiple injuries reported after ride malfunction at Six Flags in Ocean County: Officials
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Multiple injuries have been reported after a ride malfunction at a South Jersey amusement park. First responders were dispatched to Six Flags Great Adventure around 7:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of an accident.
The amusement park told Eyewitness News that 13 guests were evaluated at the park, including five that were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation, where they were treated and released.
Several guests reported back pain after riding El Toro on Thursday.
The park says the ride is now closed for inspection.
According to Six Flags, any maintenance and repairs needed will be completed for the ride.
El Toro will also be re-inspected by engineers, maintenance professionals, third-party safety inspectors and the state of New Jersey before reopening.