A man died and several others suffered injuries at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday, according to local officials. Police have launched an investigation after witnesses reportedly saw a man fall from a roller coaster.
The incident occurred at the amusement park in Cobb County, Georgia, around 24 kilometres from Atlanta. Authorities have not confirmed which ride was involved or explained the circumstances surrounding the death.
Witnesses Report Man Fell From Roller Coaster
News helicopter footage showed the Goliath roller coaster stopped midway through its track. Park employees were seen helping riders leave the ride.
Local media reported that witnesses saw a man being ejected from a roller coaster. One witness told 11Alive that the man fell onto the roof of a haunted house attraction.
However, officials have not confirmed these accounts or publicly identified the ride involved. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal incident.
Six Flags Over Georgia expressed sadness over the incident and offered condolences to the deceased person’s family and loved ones. A park spokesperson said staff and local authorities responded immediately and were cooperating with the investigation.
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens also confirmed that the city’s public safety director was coordinating with police and park security.
Goliath Roller Coaster Under Scrutiny
The Goliath opened in 2006 and features a 200-foot elevation, a 170-foot drop and a 540-degree spiral. According to the park, the ride reaches speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
The attraction ranks four out of five on Six Flags’ thrill scale. Officials have not confirmed whether Goliath was directly involved in Monday’s incident.
The park has experienced previous fatalities, including the death of a 45-year-old man following an apparent heart attack after riding Goliath in 2006, according to reports cited by personal injury attorneys.
Incident Renews Attention on Ride Safety
The fatality comes amid renewed attention to roller coaster safety across the Six Flags network. Weeks earlier, a park in Southern California announced plans to retire its X2 roller coaster after more than 100 people alleged they had suffered brain injuries linked to the ride.
Six Flags said X2 had passed various safety tests but described its retirement as the right decision.
The investigation in Georgia remains ongoing. Authorities have yet to release further details about the victim, the reported injuries or the circumstances that led to Monday’s fatal incident.
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