Two minors taken to hospital after being injured on ride at Lake Winnie

A sign welcomes guests to Lake Winnie.
A sign welcomes guests to Lake Winnie.

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Georgia investigating how two minors were injured on Lake Winnie's Fly-O-Plane ride.

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A Lake Winnepesaukah official confirmed that two minors were injured Saturday on a ride at the north Georgia amusement park.

The incident happened at about 4 p.m. on the Fly-O-Plane. Two minors were treated for injuries and taken to a hospital, according to a statement from Lake Winnepesaukah spokesperson Talley Green.

"Our thoughts and concerns are with the affected riders and their family members," Green wrote. "The safety and security of our guests and employees are our top priorities in all we do."

Green said that the ride is closed and the park is working closely with local and state authorities to investigate the incident.

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