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Tree crashes down on park guests at Six Flags, injuring four
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in a walkway at the park's parking lot entrance.
A severe thunderstorm caused a tree to fall at a Six Flags park in Georgia, resulting in injuries to four people. The incident occurred in a walkway at the park's parking lot entrance. Two of the injured were juveniles.
The storm brought severe weather conditions to the area, with one parkgoer describing the scene as feeling like a small tornado. After the storm passed, debris was scattered everywhere, with at least one person seen lying on the ground. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including eyewitness accounts and information from the Cobb County Fire Department.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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