COBB COUNTY, Ga. — One person has died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday afternoon, shortly before 4 p.m.
The incident happened on The Goliath, a 200-foot-tall steel hyper coaster capable of reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour.
According to the information available, the person came loose from the ride and fell. Several other passengers were reportedly injured, and riders were evacuated from the attraction.
The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
Similar Rides Temporarily Closed
Following the incident, Six Flags and related operators temporarily shut down similar hyper coasters and other major rides at multiple parks as a precaution.
The temporary closures are intended to allow officials to review safety concerns while the investigation continues.
Further details, including the identity of the person who died and the cause of the incident, had not been confirmed in the information provided.
