Tragic incident at Piedmont's ATV park leaves 2 dead, 7 children hurt

In a tragic incident on Saturday, an ATV accident occurred at the Indian Mountain ATV Park in Piedmont, Cherokee County, Alabama. The accident involved two side-by-side RZR vehicles that collided, overturned, and hit a tree.

Two individuals were ejected from one of the vehicles, with one being pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim was later airlifted to a trauma centre in Birmingham, but unfortunately, they also passed away. The identities of the two uninjured individuals on the other ATV have not been released.

The remaining seven victims were children, ranging in age from 1 to 12 years old. Four of these children were taken to the hospital by ambulance, while one woman and three children were airlifted to trauma centres in Birmingham. Officials did not provide an immediate update on the conditions of these children.

The location of the accident was remote and difficult to access, making the response efforts challenging. Several crews responded to the scene, including Spring Garden Fire, Floyd EMS, Piedmont Rescue, Cherokee County EMA, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Despite the difficult conditions, no new injuries were reported among the responders.

Responders did not provide any additional details about the conditions of the remote location where the accident occurred or updates on the conditions of the injured or deceased individuals. They also did not specify the exact number of responders present at the scene.

The accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with ATV use, especially when safety precautions are not taken. It is important to note that none of the children were harnessed or restrained inside the ATV at the time of the collision.

This incident is under investigation, and more information may be released as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic accident.