One person has died and several others have been injured following an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in the United States, according to authorities.
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ABC News reported that the incident occurred shortly before 4pm on Monday, 12 October, at the amusement park in Cobb County, west of Atlanta. The Cobb County Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the scene and that detectives from its Major Crimes Unit would investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Goliath roller coaster evacuated
Although authorities have not officially confirmed which ride was involved, footage from local news outlets showed visitors being evacuated from the park’s Goliath roller coaster after it stopped near the top of the ride.
Witnesses who spoke to local media reported seeing a man fall from the attraction. However, officials have not released further details about the circumstances of the incident.
The Goliath, which opened in 2006, reaches a height of approximately 61 metres and can reach speeds of around 113km/h, according to the amusement park’s website.
Six Flags responds to fatal incident
A spokesperson for Six Flags said the park’s team and local authorities responded immediately and confirmed that the company was cooperating with investigators.
In a statement, the company expressed its condolences to the deceased guest’s family and loved ones. It also said support was being provided to guests and employees affected by the incident.
The spokesperson added that similar attractions across Six Flags’ parks had been temporarily closed as a precaution. No additional information was released, with the company citing respect for the family’s privacy.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have yet to provide further details about the cause of the incident or the injuries reported.
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