One dead and more injured after incident on Six Flags rollercoaster in US

A tragic incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of one person and multiple injuries, according to police. The park, located approximately 15 miles north-west of Atlanta, reported the incident on its Goliath rollercoaster. The cause of the death and injuries remains unconfirmed by officials, though eyewitnesses and anonymous sources suggest that a person fell from the ride.

The Goliath rollercoaster, introduced at the park in 2006, boasts a top speed of 70mph and a height of 175ft. A Six Flags spokesperson expressed deep sorrow for the incident and affirmed that the park and local authorities responded promptly. They stated they are fully cooperating with the investigation. This incident follows a recent decision by Six Flags Magic Mountain to retire its famous X2 rollercoaster due to lawsuits claiming it caused severe brain injuries.

Additionally, Six Flags recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit pertaining to a 2022 incident where a 22-year-old man died while riding the X2 rollercoaster in California.