US: Man killed in Six Flags roller coaster incident
Local media showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath coaster, which reaches a maximum height of 61 meters (200 feet) and speeds of up to 113 km/h (70 mph).
A tragic incident occurred on Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia, a theme park near Atlanta, United States. One person lost their life, and several others sustained injuries when a man fell from a roller coaster. Lisa Cupid, chair of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, expressed deep sadness over the event, mourning the loss of a family member.
The park's Goliath coaster, which was reportedly involved, can reach speeds of 113 km/h and a maximum height of 61 meters. The theme park website describes riders navigating through sharp turns and soaring over towering hills. This incident marks at least the seventh fatality at the Georgia theme park, with one previous incident involving a man who likely suffered a heart attack while riding Goliath in 2006.
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