Overview
- A large tree limb fell near the park entrance during a severe thunderstorm, striking four guests as crowds were leaving on Sunday evening.
- Two of the injured were children, with one briefly knocked unconscious and another reported to have a severe arm injury, and all four were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
- Bystanders, Six Flags medical staff and local EMS responded at the scene and park operators shut down rides as weather conditions worsened.
- Social media posts and videos showed downed trees and an unverified claim that a tree reached the Mindbender coaster track, but Six Flags has not confirmed any attraction damage.
- The incident occurred during high holiday attendance under a National Weather Service severe thunderstorm warning and has prompted questions about mature trees near high-traffic areas and future park safety checks.