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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- One person died and several others were injured in an incident on the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, located near Atlanta, with police investigating the fatality.
- Witnesses reported seeing a man ejected from the ride, who reportedly fell onto the roof of a nearby haunted house attraction, though these accounts have not been independently verified.
- Six Flags expressed condolences to the victim's family and confirmed cooperation with local authorities in the ongoing investigation, while park workers assisted riders off the stopped rollercoaster.
- The Goliath rollercoaster, known for its height of 200 feet and speeds up to 70 mph, is rated level four out of five on the park's thrill scale and has been operational since 2006.
- This incident follows recent safety concerns at another Six Flags park in California, where the X2 roller coaster was retired after allegations of brain injuries, despite passing safety tests.
