GEORGIA, UNITED STATES—A man died and several people were injured in a serious incident on Monday, October 12, at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Austell, Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta.
Witnesses stated that the man fell from the Goliath roller
coaster while the ride was in operation. Authorities confirmed the death and
reported several injuries, although they have not publicly determined the exact
circumstances of the accident.
The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m. local time and
caused the ride to be stopped while emergency crews evacuated passengers who
were stranded on the elevated tracks.
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office's major crimes unit has
launched an investigation to determine what happened. Authorities have not yet
confirmed what caused the fall or released the victim's identity.
Six Flags expressed its condolences to the family and loved
ones of the deceased and assured that it is fully cooperating with the
authorities. The company also reported that it is providing support to visitors
and employees affected by the incident.