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1 dead after Six Flags Georgia roller coaster incident
The Indian Express··4d ago
One person died and several others were injured in a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The park sits about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta. Local footage showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster after it appeared to stop. Cobb County Police are investigating; Six Flags said it is cooperating with authorities.
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What It Means For You
- Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the death or the injuries.
- Neither police nor Six Flags formally identified the ride, though local broadcasts showed Goliath evacuations.
- Park staff and local agencies responded immediately, a Six Flags spokesperson said.
What's Happening
- Witnesses told local media they saw a man thrown from the ride, accounts the BBC could not independently verify.
- A local broadcaster quoted a witness saying the man fell onto a haunted house roof inside the park.
- Mayor Michael Owens of Mableton said the city's public safety director was coordinating with police and park security.
About The Ride
- Goliath opened in 2006 and reaches about 200 feet, with a drop of about 170 feet, the BBC noted.
- It can reach speeds of up to 70 mph and features a 540-degree spiral.
- AP cited a law firm saying the death would be at least the seventh reported at the Georgia park.
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