One dead, multiple injured after roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
A roller coaster malfunction at Six Flags Over Georgia resulted in one fatality and several injuries, prompting an evacuation and an ongoing police investigation.
One person was killed and several others injured during an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County, Georgia, authorities said. The event occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, prompting park staff and local police to evacuate riders from the ride.
Cobb County Police Department released a statement confirming that officers and detectives from its Major Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances. No further details about the cause have been disclosed.
A Six Flags spokesperson said the park team responded immediately and is cooperating fully with investigators. The spokesperson added that the company is offering support to affected guests and employees and will not release additional information out of respect for the family’s privacy.
Six Flags Over Georgia is located in Austell, west of Atlanta.