Rider Thrown From Coaster

Tennessee officials are investigating an accident on a Gatlinburg roller coaster.

  • Reports indicate a rider was ejected from the cart of the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster on Monday. 
  • Witnesses say the rider flew out of cart while entering a curve, striking the track and traveling approximately ten feet. 
  • The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries to the wrist, ankle and head. 
  • The ride was shut down after the incident, but after a review by a third-party inspector, the owner was allowed to resume the ride’s operation. 
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