One Dead, Several Injured in Roller Coaster Incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred Monday afternoon at the Cobb County amusement park.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The incident occurred at the park in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m., according to the Cobb County Police Department.
Police stated that officers assigned to the park, along with uniformed patrol officers, responded to the scene. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details about the incident have been released by police.
Riders on the Goliath roller coaster were seen being evacuated from the ride following the incident. A spokesperson for Six Flags confirmed the park team and local authorities responded immediately and that the company is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
"We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," the spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest's family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected."
The spokesperson added that no additional information would be released at this time out of respect for the family's privacy. Six Flags Over Georgia is located in Austell, west of Atlanta.