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1 dead, others hurt at Six Flags Over Georgia as guests say man fell from coaster
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A man died and others were injured after a fall from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, near Atlanta, on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
- The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications confirmed the death, and the Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident reported just before 4 p.m.
- Witnesses described seeing the man fall and strike parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground, with one witness noting the man appeared to levitate sideways out of his seat.
- Six Flags issued a statement expressing deep sadness, offering condolences to the victim's family, and providing support to affected guests and team members, while withholding further details out of respect for privacy.
- Video showed the roller coaster pausing mid-ride as riders exited, and witnesses reported the man had been sitting with a child during the incident.
