One person dies at Six Flags Over Georgia; Video shows Goliath Ride being evacuated in Austell

AUSTELL, Georgia — One person died and several others were injured in a “roller coaster incident” at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia, authorities said.

The incident happened at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, according to police.

“Officers assigned to the park, along with uniformed patrol officers, responded to the scene,” Cobb County police said in a statement. “Detectives from our Major Crimes Unit are responding to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Police have not released further details about the incident.

Passengers on the amusement park’s Goliath roller coaster were seen being evacuated from the ride on Monday.

A Six Flags spokesperson said “the park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are fully cooperating with local authorities as they complete their investigation.”

“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred today at our park,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the guest’s family, friends and loved ones. We also extend our support to the affected guests and team members.”

The spokesperson added that they would not release additional information at this time “out of respect for the family’s privacy.”

Six Flags Over Georgia is located in Austell, west of Atlanta.

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