Man dies after falling from Goliath roller coaster in Georgia
One person died, several others were injured, and Cobb County police are still investigating what caused the incident.
A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Georgia, the United States, on Monday afternoon local time (12/10). Cobb County police said the incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. and also reported that several other people were injured. A witness told local station WXIA the victim fell while the ride was operating, but authorities have not confirmed that account. Aerial footage showed Goliath stopped on the track before riders were evacuated by emergency stairs. According to the park's website, Goliath is about 61 meters tall, reaches speeds of up to 112 kilometers per hour, and has operated since 2006. Six Flags said it is cooperating fully with local authorities, while the victim's identity has not been released.