- 19-year-old was working at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey
- He was stringing lights near a fountain when he was struck by a lift truck
- A Six Flags spokeswoman says the park is ‘deeply saddened’ by the death
A teenage theme park worker who was struck by a lift truck has died from his injuries.
The 19-year-old worker was stringing lights near a fountain at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey at 6.50am on Friday when he was hit. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
The worker’s name has not been released. No other injuries were reported in the accident.
A New Jersey theme park worker who was struck by a lift truck has died from his injuries. Pictured: The Joker ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson
A Six Flags spokeswoman says the park is ‘deeply saddened’ by the death and is conducting a ‘comprehensive investigation’ into what happened.
The park features shopping and dining facilities, animal attractions and thrill rides such as Kingda Ka and Nitro.
Police are also investigating the incident.
A Six Flags spokeswoman says the park is ‘deeply saddened’ by the death. Pictured: The Joker ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson