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A person has died after an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park on Monday, police confirmed to Fox News Digital.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” a Six Flags spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected.”
The Cobb County Police Department said the incident happened Monday just before 4 p.m. The department confirmed one person was dead and several other people were reported injured. Police did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Witnesses described a horrific scene, saying a man fell from the ride.
One witness told local station WXIA that the man appeared in their souvenir photo as he fell.
“He was in our pictures,” the witness told WXIA. “He fell and hit the car three different times.”
The 200-foot-tall hypercoaster stopped moving, leaving passengers stuck on the track until emergency crews evacuated them. Video from the scene showed people climbing out of the ride and making their way down a staircase high above the ground.
“The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation,” the Six Flags statement continued. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”
It was not immediately clear what caused the stoppage or when the ride would reopen.
The coaster reaches speeds of up to 70 mph with a peak elevation of 200 feet, according to the park’s website. It features a 170-foot initial drop, a secondary 175-foot drop, a 540-degree spiral, and forces reaching up to 4 Gs.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Six Flags Over Georgia as well as the Cobb County Police Department.
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