Toddler hit by train at N.J. amusement park released from hospital

Land of Make Believe in Warren County in a file photo from 2021.
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A 2-year-old taken to a hospital in critical condition after being hit by a train at a Warren County amusement park has been released from a hospital, authorities said Friday.

The child was struck about 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Land of Make Believe in Hope Township. The toddler was hospitalized for about a month before being released recently, according to State Police.

A report from the state Department of Community Affairs said the child was injured after running into the path of the amusement park train.

The crash came less than a week before Six Flags Great Adventure in Ocean County closed the 19-story El Toro ride after 14 passengers were hurt when the ride malfunctioned.

Anthony G. Attrino may be reached at tattrino@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @TonyAttrino. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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