One person dies in US roller coaster incident
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. Officials did not confirm how the person died, nor how the others were injured or their medical conditions after the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 24 kilometres northwest of Atlanta. Cobb County…
One person died and several others were injured on Monday when a roller coaster incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia, approximately 24 kilometers northwest of Atlanta. The death and injuries resulted from an incident involving a coaster, but the cause of the death has not been confirmed by officials. Several other attractions at the park were temporarily closed "out of an abundance of caution" following the incident.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation spokesperson stated that staff members and local authorities responded immediately, and the park is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Goliath, a roller coaster known for its top speed of 113 kilometers per hour and a height of 200 feet, was previously identified as the ride involved in the incident, according to local TV stations.
The park's Chairwoman Lisa Cupid expressed deep sorrow over the incident, noting that the families of the deceased and the affected guests are grappling with the tragedy, while also emphasizing the park's role in the region's tourism.
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