Multiple people reported back pain after riding a roller coaster at a New Jersey Six Flags on Thursday, according to a park official.
Cars on El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure.
El Toro is shut down indefinitely as investigators and park officials work to determine what caused the injuries.In a statement, issued Friday, Six Flags spokesperson Gabriel Darretta wrote, in part: "Several guests reported back pain and minor injuries after riding El Toro last evening. The ride completed its normal cycle and all guests exited the ride without need of assistance. Any maintenance and repairs necessary will be completed and the ride will be re-inspected by our engineers, maintenance professionals, our third party independent safety inspectors and the state of N.J. prior to re-opening.
In June of last year, one of El Toro's trains partially derailed. No one was injured in that incident.
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