One dead, multiple injured after Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster incident
A fatality and several injuries were reported following an accident on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting a police investigation.
Police said a person died and several others were injured during an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, located about 15 miles north-west of Atlanta. Detectives from the Cobb County Police Department will investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The Goliath coaster, which opened in 2006, reaches speeds of up to 70 mph and features a 175-foot drop. While officials have not disclosed the cause of the fatality or the injuries, multiple reports indicated that a rider may have fallen from the ride.
A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and are cooperating fully with the investigation.
"We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," the spokesperson said.
Local television footage showed emergency crews evacuating passengers from the coaster after the incident.