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  "id": 14074867,
  "title": "One dead and more injured after incident on Six Flags rollercoaster in US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/one-dead-and-more-injured-after-incident-on-six-flags-rollercoaster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T23:51:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/six-flags-georgia-death-rollercoaster"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Six Flags Over Georgia ‘deeply saddened’ by tragedy, reportedly occurring on Goliath coaster with 175ft drop One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags rollercoaster on Monday afternoon in Georgia , according to police. The incident took place a Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (25km) north-west of Atlanta, according to the Cobb county police…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Six Flags Over Georgia death: Goliath roller coaster incident prompts evacuation; witnesses describe scene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/six-flags-over-georgia-death-goliath-roller-coaster-incident-prompts",
        "published": "2026-10-12T21:54:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "1 dead in incident on Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/1-dead-in-incident-on-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster",
        "published": "2026-10-12T22:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/one-person-is-dead-several-others-injured-in-incident-involving-six",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:00:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "1 dead, several injured in roller coaster incident at Six Flags park: Police",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/1-dead-several-injured-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-park",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:07:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "One person killed, several injured in US roller coaster incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/one-person-killed-several-injured-in-us-roller-coaster-incident",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:41:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "One person killed, several injured in US roller coaster incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/one-person-killed-several-injured-in-us-roller-coaster-incident-14069377",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:41:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Man dies after falling off Georgia roller coaster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/man-dies-after-falling-off-georgia-roller-coaster",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:14:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "One dead in roller coaster incident at Six Flags in Georgia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/one-dead-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-in-georgia",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:38:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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