JACKSON – Several parkgoers were injured after a ride malfunctioned at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz told Jersey Shore Online that a minor event occurred on the El Toro rollercoaster on the evening of August 25.
“Originally no patrons desired medical attention, but later approximately six ride-goers requested medical attention for what was conveyed to me as ‘bumps and bruises’,” Chief Kunz stated.
A park spokesperson said those who were injured reported back pain after riding the wooden rollercoaster. Five of the guests were later taken to a local medical facility for evaluation, a park spokesperson said in a statement.
Many news outlets and websites reported that there were over a dozen injuries as a result of the ride, which was deemed not true. One went so far to report multiple medevac helicopters were called in which was also false.
El Toro, which is more than 16 years old, has now been closed for inspection.
The ride has had previous issues and was shut down in June 2021 after a possible “derailment.” The ride had randomly stopped and state officials arrived to investigate the issue. A video was posted online showing the train at a complete stop, with the rear wheels allegedly elevated off the track.
The ride will now remain closed for the time being while an investigation is launched.
