BUZZ - Six Flags’ stock drops after a roller coaster accident in Georgia, CNBC reports

October 13 - ** Shares of theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN.N) fell 8.1% in pre-market trading to $11

** According to CNBC citing local police, a deadly roller coaster accident occurred at one of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's (link) parks in Georgia, resulting in 1 death and several injuries

** Reuters was unable to independently verify the report, and FUN Corporation did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment

** Of 17 brokers, 10 rate the stock as "buy" or higher, 6 as "hold," 1 as "sell"; the median target price is $22.10—data compiled by LSEG

** As of the previous trading day's close, the stock is down 22.3% year-to-date

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