Teenage worker dies of his injuries days after he was struck by a lift truck at New Jersey theme park

  • 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

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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 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

A Six Flags spokeswoman says the park is 'deeply saddened' by the death. Pictured: The Joker ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson

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