Man killed after being thrown from Six Flags roller coaster, striking patrons: police

A man lost his life after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia, subsequently striking other visitors, according to police. Onlookers at the theme park, located near Atlanta, recounted witnessing the tragic incident unfold. A man was reportedly thrown from the ride and fell to his death, resulting in the temporary closure of nine similar roller coasters across the country.

Additional individuals sustained injuries during the incident on Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia. The identity of the deceased and the condition of the other injured individuals have not been disclosed by authorities. While the specific ride linked to the man's demise has not been identified, video footage captured by local news outlets depicted passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster.

The park had been prepared to close for the day on Tuesday. One of Goliath's trains remained stationary on its track as of Tuesday, seemingly where it had halted while ascending the ride's initial climb. Witnesses described observing a man seemingly levitating sideways, emerging from the roller coaster.