One person died and several others suffered injuries at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, October 12. Witnesses reported seeing a man fall from a roller coaster at the amusement park near Atlanta.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. on the Goliath roller coaster, according to NBC News.
Cobb County emergency officials confirmed the death. However, authorities have not released the victim’s identity or further details about the circumstances.
Police also confirmed that several park visitors suffered injuries. Investigators have not yet explained how those injuries occurred.
Witnesses Describe Fall From Goliath Roller Coaster
Several witnesses told Atlanta television station WXIA that they saw a man fall from the ride.
Some said he struck parts of the roller coaster before reaching the ground.
Logan Conner, who was riding with his fiancée, said he saw the man leave his seat while the ride was moving.
Another witness reported that the man had been sitting beside a child.
Meanwhile, video from the park showed riders leaving the roller coaster after it stopped.
The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.
Six Flags expressed condolences to the victim’s family and said it was supporting guests and employees.
Six Flags Temporarily Closes Similar Roller Coasters
Following the incident, Six Flags announced temporary closures of similar rides at several North American parks.
The affected attractions include Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America and Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure.
The company also closed Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain, along with several rides at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds and Kings Island.
Six Flags said it took the precaution while authorities investigated the Georgia incident.
The Goliath roller coaster opened in 2006. It features a drop of more than 200 feet.
Six Flags Over Georgia is located about 10 miles west of downtown Atlanta.
Authorities have not yet announced what caused the incident.
