Rider injured when ejected from Tennessee mountain coaster

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — State officials say a rider was ejected from a Tennessee mountain coaster and was hospitalized with head, wrist and ankle injuries.

A report submitted by the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster’s owner to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development says the incident occurred Monday in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The report says the rider flew out of the cart while entering a curve, striking the track and traveling about 10 feet out of the cart.

The ride was immediately shut down.

The department allowed it to reopen Tuesday, saying a third-party inspector deemed it met applicable industry standards.

The company running the coaster did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday.